Pandan Coconut Jelly

Method14 steps · about 2 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Tear clear agar-agar bars into thin pieces. In a saucepot, combine the agar-agar and water (3 cups). Soak for about 30 minutes.

   Soak clear agar · 30 minUses 1 package (0.70 ounce) clear agar-agar bars · 3 cups water

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   Step 2: Tear green agar-agar bars into thin pieces. In another saucepot, combine with water (3 cups) and coconut juice (2 cups). Soak for about 30 minutes.

   Soak green agar · 30 minUses 1 package (0.70 ounce) green agar-agar bars · 3 cups water · 2 cups coconut juice

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   Step 3: Over medium heat, bring the clear agar-agar mixture to a boil, stirring regularly, until agar-agar is completely dissolved.

   Uses Soaked clear agar and first 3 cups water

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   Step 4: Add sugar (1 cup) and stir until dissolved. Continue to cook for about 10 to 12 minutes.

   Cook Agar-Agar · 12 minUses Dissolved clear agar mixture · 1 cup sugar

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   Step 5: Lower heat and add coconut milk. Simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.

   Simmer Coconut · 3 minUses Sweetened clear agar mixture · 1 can (19 ounces) coconut milk

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   Step 6: Remove from heat and pour the coconut mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan. Pop any bubbles with a toothpick.

   Uses Cooked coconut layer mixture

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   Step 7: Let the coconut layer begin to set while you cook the pandan layer. Before pouring the pandan mixture in step 12, the coconut layer should be firm to the touch but still slightly warm.

   Uses Coconut layer in pan

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   Step 8: In a pot over medium heat, bring green agar-agar mixture to a boil, stirring regularly, until agar-agar melts.

   Uses Soaked green agar, second 3 cups water and coconut juice

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   Step 9: Add sugar (1 cup) and stir until dissolved.

   Uses Dissolved green agar mixture · 1 cup sugar

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    Step 10: Add pandan extract (1 tablespoon) and stir to combine.

    Uses Sweetened green agar mixture · 1 tablespoon pandan extract

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    Step 11: Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Keep warm on very low heat on the stove until ready to pour onto coconut layer.

    Cook Pandan Layer · 15 minUses Pandan-flavored agar mixture

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    Step 12: When the coconut layer is firm to touch but still slightly warm, gently pour pandan layer on top. Use a toothpick to pop any bubbles.

    Uses Firm but slightly warm coconut layer · Warm cooked pandan layer mixture

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    Step 13: Allow the jelly to cool and refrigerate to set completely.

    Uses Layered coconut and pandan jelly

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    Step 14: To serve, run a blunt knife around the edges of the pan to loosen jelly. Carefully invert on serving platter and cut into serving portions.

    Uses Fully set chilled jelly