Crystal Jelly
Crystal Jelly (水晶脍)
Remove sand from the agar seaweed, soak and cook it, then grind into a fine pulp. Simmer the pulp until it fully dissolves and sets into a firm gel, shred into thin strips, arrange in clustered portions on a serving plate, and drizzle with vinegar.
Ingredients
qiongzhi seaweed (washed, sand removed, soaked in rice water for 3 days, changing frequently)
as needed
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the qiongzhi seaweed, remove any sand, and soak in rice water, changing the water frequently, for three days. Briefly bring to a boil once or twice, then transfer to a basin and grind to a very fine consistency. Place the ground mixture in a pot and melt it over heat.
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Step 2
Strain out the residue, let it set and solidify, then cut into thin strips. Arrange on a serving plate as described and serve drizzled with vinegar.
