Let's get acquainted with Agar sweets.
We will discuss the kind of sweets that you will probably love to prepare yourself, especially when you walk around the supermarket and see the types of sweets coated with bright gelatin, while now you will be able to prepare the agar recipe that you may have adored one day.
What is Agar?
Before we delve into the mouth-watering recipes, let me share a little background about Agar with you. Agar or agar-agar is a gel that is prepared from a red algae plant but is not a fruit. Preferably an excellent alternative to gelatin-a substance purchased from animal collagen. Derived from plant matter, Agar further crystallizes and solidifies, without the dissolved and viscous nature of gelatin when exposed to room temperatures. This makes it ideal for preparing dessert foods that will not crumble or lose their structure after preparation.
Agar recipes
"Well, let's find out the basics of Agar for cooking and also try some of the delicious Agar dishes that will make your mouth water!"
1. Classic agar jelly
It's time to create a tasty and healthy dish for a start, so it's jelly agar that is a classic dessert. It can be sweetened to your taste and you can add the flavors you want which can range from fruity to floral options:
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon agar powder
- Orange or apple fruit juice: 200 ml
- Sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, mix fruit juice and agar powder.
- Cook and stir until the Agar is completely dissolved, then bring to a boil.
- Pour the mixture into molds and leave to cool to room temperature.
- Put the mold in the refrigerator until the agar jelly freezes, after which you can eat chilled agar jelly!
2. Jello fruit cake
"For those who want to prepare a unique and fun dessert, I recommend the jello fruit cake. It is a bright and juicy cake loaded with vitamins and nutrients from fresh fruits and chewing Agar."
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon agar powder
- 3 cups mixed fruit juices such as grape, apple, and pineapple.
- Mixed fruits (for example strawberries, kiwi, mango), gentle threads
Instructions:
- Prepare one glass of fruit juice and add this to the agar powder, stirring over medium heat until it dissolves.
- All must be mixed and then leave it and add the rest of the juice and let it boil.
- Put the fruits that have been cut into slices in the cake pan.
- Slowly and gently pour the agar mixture over the fruits, making sure that all the fruits are completely immersed inside the mixture.
- Let it cool to room temperature and then let it cool in the refrigerator until it hardens.
- Bake and cut through this fruitful creation!
3. Fruit Jello delight
"Fruit Jello for example is one of the easiest desserts one can try. And the best thing to take on a hot summer day when you need something cool."
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon agar powder
- 2 cups fruit juice, preferably cranberry or pomegranate juice.
- Chopped fresh fruits (grapes, oranges, strawberries, for example).
Instructions:
- Merge the packets of agar powder into one glass of fruit juice and boil.
- Then add the remaining juice and mix thoroughly.
- Serve in cups or bowls sprinkling sesame seeds and nuts over the chocolate, if desired when pouring the mixture * heat the New York French again in the microwave for a few seconds if it thickens too much when preparing.
- Finally put the pieces of fresh fruit and let them cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate until it hardens and the fruit-flavored gelatin is ready for consumption.
Why choose Agar?
It is important to see why we should use Agar instead of the usual gelatin that is usually used. Well, apart from being vegan-friendly, Agar has many health benefits; it is rich in fiber that helps digestion has low calories, and is therefore safe to grab for candy cravings. In addition, it can harden completely but does not melt, which makes it very suitable for all conceivable dishes.
Final thoughts
So there you have it, a sweet journey into Agar sweets. Whether you are an experienced chef or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes are sure to impress. Try Agar the next time you're in the mood for something sweet.