What is burnt grass jelly

Many people are not particularly familiar with grass jelly. Grass jelly is a drink with a very strong flavor that is more common in southern Fujian and Taiwan. It has relatively good nutritional value and tastes refreshing when drunk. When paired with other ingredients, such as lentils and black pearls, it has a good effect of relieving heat and cooling down, and has a certain effect of conditioning the body. Let’s take a look at it below.

origin

It is said that the dried grass jelly from Jiuhua Mountain in Miaoli County, Taiwan is famous. Decades ago, people ate grass jelly mainly by cutting it into small cubes and simply adding sugar water and crushed ice. Although hot drinks are available, it is better to eat it cold. Served with lentils soaked in sugar water and chewy black pearls, the icy and refreshing taste makes people feel peaceful, but pregnant women should remember to eat less of this food. Speaking of the origin of grass jelly, it is related to the Hakka people in Miaoli. Most of the people in Miaoli are Hakkas, who came from Fujian and Guangdong hundreds of years ago. The method of making grass jelly is similar to that of Guangdong's jelly. Before that, there was no such thing as grass jelly in Taiwan. As a famous snack in Taiwan, it has a bit of a reversal of the guests' attitude towards the host, but the Taiwanese do not care.

Ingredients

Grass jelly + taro balls + pinto beans + fresh milk + mung beans + candied dates + raisins + peanuts + some other ingredients Grass jelly: Grass jelly is a grass plant with a special fragrance, which can nourish the skin and prevent heatstroke. Taro balls: a food made from taro, which can stimulate the appetite and prevent constipation. Pinto beans: Pinto beans are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote digestion and prevent constipation. Peanuts: Peanut fruits contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, as well as nutrients such as minerals calcium, phosphorus, iron, 8 kinds of amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids needed by the human body, and contain lecithin, bile alkaloids, carotene, crude fiber and other substances. Raisins: The main nutrients are iron, calcium, vitamins, and fructose. The main edible benefits are to replenish blood and qi and prevent coronary heart disease. Candied dates: Dates can also enhance the body's immunity; they have the effects of calming the mind, improving intelligence and brain function, and increasing appetite, making you younger. Grass jelly: Grass jelly is the indispensable ingredient in roasted grass jelly. It is called jelly grass in the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao regions. It is a herbaceous plant that is more than one meter tall. After harvesting, it is dried into dried grass jelly. The most famous production area is Jiuhua Mountain in Miaoli County, where dried grass jelly is most famous. At Milktar's, the smooth grass jelly series is the most famous dessert.

practice

Boil 1 liter of water, add appropriate amount of sugar, and then add appropriate amount of concentrated grass jelly juice; boil the juice again, pour in appropriate amount of special starch (the powder needs to be diluted with pure water), stir evenly; cool quickly or heat in water. The honey-added safflower beans on top make it even sweeter. The specific approach varies from person to person. Such as cooked with raw herbs, made with grass jelly powder, or mixed with grass jelly liquid. Different raw materials, different proportions, different effects, and different tastes.