Homemade Grass Jelly from Scratch
Homemade Grass Jelly from Scratch
Ingredients
- quantity grass jelly plant, Mesona Chinensis, harvested
- to taste baking soda, as needed
- to taste cornstarch, as needed
- to taste water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash the harvested grass jelly plants (Mesona Chinensis) under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Place the washed plants into a large pot. Add enough water to generously cover the plants. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the plants for 2 hours.
⏱️ 120 min
- 3
After boiling, carefully remove the softened plants from the pot and transfer them to a clean bucket. Add a small amount of baking soda to the plants (start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust as needed based on the quantity of plants).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Vigorously mash the plants with your hands. This process helps to extract the gelatinous liquid from the plant material. Continue mashing until the plants are well broken down and the liquid is released.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Strain the mashed plant mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, collecting the liquid. Press and squeeze the remaining plant material in the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with a small amount of cold water (start with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water, adjusting based on the volume of extracted liquid) and mix well until a smooth slurry is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the cornstarch mixture to the strained liquid in the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, continuously stirring with a whisk or spoon for approximately 20 minutes. This will thicken the mixture and activate the setting properties.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Pour the hot liquid mixture into a mold or suitable container. Allow it to cool down completely at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to set fully. This can take several hours.
⏱️ 180 min
- 9
Once the grass jelly is firm and set, it is ready to be cut into desired shapes, such as cubes, and served. Enjoy as a refreshing dessert.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Homemade Grass Jelly from Scratch
- quantity grass jelly plant, Mesona Chinensis, harvested
- to taste baking soda, as needed
- to taste cornstarch, as needed
- to taste water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash the harvested grass jelly plants (Mesona Chinensis) under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Place the washed plants into a large pot. Add enough water to generously cover the plants. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the plants for 2 hours.
⏱️ 120 min - 3
After boiling, carefully remove the softened plants from the pot and transfer them to a clean bucket. Add a small amount of baking soda to the plants (start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust as needed based on the quantity of plants).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Vigorously mash the plants with your hands. This process helps to extract the gelatinous liquid from the plant material. Continue mashing until the plants are well broken down and the liquid is released.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Strain the mashed plant mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, collecting the liquid. Press and squeeze the remaining plant material in the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with a small amount of cold water (start with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water, adjusting based on the volume of extracted liquid) and mix well until a smooth slurry is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the cornstarch mixture to the strained liquid in the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, continuously stirring with a whisk or spoon for approximately 20 minutes. This will thicken the mixture and activate the setting properties.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Pour the hot liquid mixture into a mold or suitable container. Allow it to cool down completely at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to set fully. This can take several hours.
⏱️ 180 min - 9
Once the grass jelly is firm and set, it is ready to be cut into desired shapes, such as cubes, and served. Enjoy as a refreshing dessert.
⏱️ 5 min