Suong Sao (Grass Jelly)
Suong Sao is a dessert made with just 2 ingredients. It's then topped with ingredients from fresh fruit to sweetened red bean paste!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 packet Suong Sao mix ((we get it from the Asian supermarket))
- 2 L / 8.5 US cup warm water ((or to preference))
- 150 g / 0.33 lb palm sugar ((or to taste))
- 1 US cup water
Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing the warm water with the packet powder in a pot. Stir using a whisk until well combined, then cut the tip off the tube of the flavoring and squeeze the liquid in.Note: There are instructions on the back of the packet that you can follow, but we find that using these simpler steps still produces a great result.
- 2
Put the pot over a medium heat and stir for 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. If it starts to boil, turn the heat down to low.Note: Since we added extra water, it will barely thicken. The less water you use, the thicker it will become.
- 3
Pour the Suong Sao mixture into a serving bowl or dish.Optional: You can use a sieve to strain the liquid through.
- 4
Let the mixture cool completely, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
- 5
Put the water and palm sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once the sugar has melted, let it simmer for another 3 minutes before removing from the heat.
- 6
Transfer it into a serving dish or container and let it cool.
- 7
When the jelly has set, dice it into smaller cubes or use a spoon to scoop layers into a serving bowl.
- 8
Pour the syrup over to the Suong Sao to taste and top with any toppings of your choice!