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Chrysanthemum Agar-Agar

Prep & Cook Time:

1-2 hours

Serving:

Makes one
20-cm (8-in) tray

Difficulty Level:

Type:

Easy

Dietitian-approved

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About the Recipe

This refreshing dessert is perfect for cooling one down on a warm day, or after a hot, spicy meal. The carbohydrate content is almost negligible, making it a suitable dessert for diabetics.

Ingredients

  • Maltitol – 250 g (9 oz)

  • Agar-agar powder – 25 g (¾ oz)

  • Dried white chrysanthemum flowers – 5, soaked until soft and drained

  • Dried chrysanthemum leaves – 100 g (3½ oz)

  • Water – 2.5 litres (80 fl oz / 10 cups)

  • Water chestnuts – 4, peeled and finely diced

Preparation

Step 1


Combine maltitol and agar-agar powder in a mixing bowl and mix well. Sift to remove any lumps and set aside.


Step 2


Separate petals from chrysanthemum flowers and set aside.


Step 3


Combine chrysanthemum leaves and water in a pot and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Strain liquid into a mixing bowl or pot and squeeze excess liquid from leaves. Return liquid to the boil, then add maltitol and agar-agar mixture. Stir constantly, until liquid has thickened, then add water chestnuts and chrysanthemum petals. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.


Step 4


Pour liquid into a 20x 20x 7.5-cm (8 x 8 x 3 inch) square tray, then refrigerate to chill until set.


Step 5


Slice agar-agar into desired shapes and serve chilled.

Source:

A Cookbook for Diabetics by dietitian and a chef - Magdalin Cheong & Daniel Yeo

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