Talking about potato, its actually the 2nd most consumed food in the world today. Up 2 date China is now the top producer of Potato follow by Russia n India, In today's kitchen Potato plays an important role from as simple as Potato Chips to starters, Use as a garnish, as a thickening agent, alcohol brewing, Some pastry chef even use it in desserts.
There are variety of Potatoes widely sold in the market in a very cheap price.
* more about potato will be updated soon. stay reading :P
Agar agar is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed. Historically and in a modern context, it is chiefly used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Japan, But now it is widely use in all around the world as for thickening agent,for desserts as well as for microbiological use.
The name agar agar is derived from the Malay word 'meaning jelly' or It is also known as Kanten, China grass, or Japanese isinglass. The various species of alga or seaweed from which agar is derived are sometimes called Ceylon moss.
Recipe of the day: Longan milk jelly
1pkt Agar agar powder
1500ml Water
1can Evaporated milk
150g Sugar
1can Longan
2sprint Pandan leaves
Methods;
-Bring water, Pandan leaves and sugar to boil, add the evaporated milk and the water from the Longan,
-While it is simmering dilute the agar-agar powder with some water and add into the mixture
-Set aside for few minutes till its is not so hot, pour into ur desired mold and add the longan into the mixture and let it set in the refrigerator. Serve cold
Chefs note: you can always add soya milk to the mixture instead of milk or half of each to have a greater flavor.
Hope you guys enjoy this simple and nice dessert
this is how you can plate it :)
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