Agar Agar Drink With Lime Recipe

Ingredients for Agar Agar Drink With Lime

• 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
• 2 1/2 cups water (2 cups for agar agar, 1/2 cup for syrup)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (1/2 cup for agar agar, 1/2 cup for syrup)
• Food Coloring
• Rock Sugar
• Pandan Leaves
• Lime Juice
• Ice Water
• Ice Cube

How to Make Agar Agar Drink With Lime

1. **Prepare the Agar Agar:** In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of agar-agar powder.
2. **Bring to a Boil:** Stir well to dissolve the sugar and agar-agar. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. **Simmer and Clarify:** Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes clear and slightly thickened.
4. **Add Color and Flavor:** Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lime juice and a few drops of green food coloring (optional).
5. **Set the Jelly:** Pour the mixture into a shallow dish (approximately 8x8 inches) or individual molds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
6. **Grate the Jelly:** Once set, grate the agar agar jelly using a box grater into fine strands.
7. **Make the Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice (or 1 teaspoon of lime extract). Add 2 tablespoons of chopped pandan leaves or 1 teaspoon of pandan extract.
8. **Simmer the Syrup:** Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup slightly thickens.
9. **Assemble the Drink:** In a tall glass, add 1/2 cup of grated agar agar jelly. Pour in 1/4 cup of the pandan lime syrup. Add the juice of 1/2 a lime and top with ice cubes and cold water.
10. **Serve and Enjoy:** Garnish with a lime wedge (optional) and enjoy your refreshing Lime Agar Agar Jelly Drink immediately!