Lao Dragonfruit Jelly | Vun
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our Dragonfruit Passion Fruit Jelly recipe! This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through creating a refreshing Lao jelly known as vun, bursting with the tropical essence of dragonfruit and tangy passion fruit. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this visually stunning dessert is a breeze to make and guaranteed to impress. Dive into a world of exotic flavors with every delightful bite!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 dragonfruit
- 1 passionfruit
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemongrass
- 6 oz agar agar powder
- pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Dragonfruit: Set aside the leftover dragonfruit peel for later use. Cut the inside of the fruit into small cubed pieces.
- 2
Prepare Passion Fruit: Deseed the passion fruit and strain to extract all the sour-sweet juices.
- 3
Boil Ingredients: In a medium pot, combine water, dragonfruit skin, and lemongrass. Mix well and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Strain Mixture: After boiling, strain out all the pieces, leaving behind an orange liquid.
- 5
Add Flavor: Add the passion fruit juice and agar agar powder mix to the strained liquid. Mix well to combine.
- 6
Prepare Pan: Pour the liquid into a large glass pan. Sprinkle the cubed fruit pieces evenly around the pan.
- 7
Optional Coloring: For extra vibrancy, consider adding a few drops of pink food coloring to the mixture.
- 8
Set and Cool: Allow the mixture to cool for about 30 minutes until set.
- 9
Flip and Cut: Once cooled, gently flip the jelly onto a cutting board. It should come out easily. Cut the jelly into square pieces.
- 10
Serve: Your dragonfruit passion fruit jelly is now ready to serve! Enjoy this delightful summer dessert.