How to make jelly to cool down and refresh you in the hot summer

Pup jelly – Rustic flavor in the hot summer

Pudding jelly is a childhood dish that has been associated with the memories of many generations - soft, cool, with the faint scent of trees, leaves and the sky. Not ice cream or milk tea, Pudding jelly was once the "star" of the summer, made entirely by hand from a natural forest fruit. Now, you can completely recreate this delicious dish at home with an extremely simple recipe.

Ingredients to prepare:

- 2-3 fresh macpu fruits (or dried macpu seeds)
- 1,500 ml bottled mineral water
- 1 clean thin cloth bag to squeeze the seeds

Steps to make jelly at home

Step 1: Prepare mac pupu seeds

Wash the fruit, split it in half and take out the seeds inside. Rinse the seeds again to remove the slime, then dry them completely in the sun. If you use pre-dried seeds, you can skip this step.

Step 2: Put the seeds in a cloth bag

Place all the dried seeds in a clean cloth bag and tie the bag tightly. Soak the bag in clean water to remove dust if necessary.

Step 3: Knead the seeds with water

Prepare a large bowl, pour in 1,500 ml of mineral water. Soak the bag of seeds for about 10 minutes, then gently knead with your hands for 8-10 minutes until the water begins to thicken – that’s when the essence from the seeds is released to form a jelly.

Step 4: Filter the water and let it freeze.

Filter out the seed residue, pour the squeezed water into a mold or bowl. Leave in a cool place for about 2-3 hours and the jelly will solidify without the need for refrigeration.

Step 5: Cut the jelly and enjoy

Once the jelly has set, you can cut it into bite-sized pieces and add toppings to your liking:

- Traditional sweetness: Brown sugar syrup, sprinkle with white sesame and crushed roasted peanuts.

- Sweet and sour taste: Use passion fruit juice or fresh lemon, honey, add pomegranate seeds.

- New style: Pour coconut milk, add shredded coconut and a little Himalayan pink salt.

Tips to make delicious jelly

- Should use mineral water, do not use tap water to keep the natural cool taste.

- No need to add much sugar – the original flavor of the jelly is in its elasticity and light herbal aroma.

In a world of elaborate dishes, jelly is a lovely simplicity. This summer, take a few minutes to recreate the jelly of your childhood, not only to cool down but also to feel light-hearted, clear memories come flooding back - the coolness is not only on the tip of the tongue but also touches the soul.

Good luck and have a cool summer!