Rau Câu Dừa (Coconut Jelly)

Ingredients

• 4 cups Coconut water
• 2 tbsp Agar-agar powder
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 tsp Pandan extract, optional
• few drops Food coloring, optional

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 4 cups of coconut water, 2 tablespoons of agar-agar powder, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
2. 2Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until the 2 tablespoons of agar-agar powder are completely dissolved, which should take about 5-7 minutes. The mixture will look clear when the agar-agar is dissolved.
3. 3Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully divide the hot mixture into two equal parts in separate heatproof bowls. You should have about 2 cups of liquid in each bowl.
4. 4In one bowl, add the 1 can of coconut milk and 1 teaspoon of pandan extract, if you are using it. Stir these together until they are well combined.
5. 5In the second bowl, add a few drops of food coloring, if you are using it. Stir this mixture until the color is evenly distributed.
6. 6Pour a thin layer of one of the mixtures (for example, the coconut milk mixture) into your chosen mold or serving container. Place the mold in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the layer is firm to the touch.
7. 7Once the first layer is firm, carefully pour a thin layer of the second mixture (for example, the colored mixture) over the set layer. Return the mold to the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes, or until this layer is also firm.
8. 8Continue this process of pouring a thin layer and chilling until all of both mixtures have been used. Make sure each layer is firm before adding the next.
9. 9Once all layers are poured, refrigerate the entire mold for at least 2 hours. This is important to allow the jelly to fully set and become firm throughout.
10. 10To serve, dip the bottom of the mold in warm water for about 10-15 seconds. This will help loosen the jelly. Carefully invert the mold onto a serving plate. Cut the jelly into pieces and serve chilled.

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