Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Desserts
Thạch Rau Câu Tím (Layered Coconut and Purple Agar Jelly)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 150g red cabbage leaves
- • 10g agar-agar powder
- • 200ml coconut milk
- • 150g sugar
- • 500ml water
- • 1/2 tsp lime juice
- • 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Shred the red cabbage and simmer in 400ml water for 10 minutes to draw out the colour.
2
Phase 2
Strain the deep-purple liquid and stir in the lime juice.
3
Phase 3
Dissolve the agar-agar and sugar in the purple liquid.
4
Phase 4
Pour half into a tray, chill briefly, then top with the sweetened coconut milk.
5
Phase 5
Chill until firm, cut into pieces, and serve cold.