Agar Agar

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 :)

 Difficulty of this dish is **