Hello the weather has been so so hot lately! I just couldn’t resist having this healthy and refreshing Aiyu Jelly dessert! This is my final episode （Episode #4） of my Cooling Tong Sui Series for the Hot Weather!
This first season of my Tong Sui Series features four recipes known for their natural cooling properties:
Episode 4: Aiyu Jelly with Osmanthus Tea
Episode #4 - Aiyu Jelly with Osmanthus Tea
Today, I’m sharing my recipe for Aiyu Jelly with Osmanthus Tea “Tong Sui”. This dessert is sweet and fragrant with cooling properties, just perfect for the hot or dry weather. It feels so refreshing, healthy and soothing. I love the lovely sweet floral fragrance from the sweet osmanthus tea and the delicate, soft and very slight wobbly texture of the Aiyu Jelly.
Enjoy this Aiyu Jelly dessert chilled. I hope you love this jelly dessert as much as I do.
What is Aiyu Jelly Seeds and its benefits?
I used the natural seeds to make the Aiyu Jelly. These seeds come from the awkeotsang creeping fig, a type of fig native to Taiwan. When rubbed with cold water, they release a natural gel that sets into a soft, cooling jelly.
It’s one of my favourite summer desserts because it’s:
Light and low in calories
Naturally cooling, great for hot days
All natural
Smooth and refreshing
Where can I get the Aiyu Jelly Seeds ?
You can try to find it at the Asian Grocery Store.
I purchased it online. You can click the link below (only available in Malaysia):
Malaysia: https://s.shopee.com.my/50NIHfv0l2
What can I use as a substitute for Aiyu Jelly Seeds?
If you can’t find Aiyu Jelly seeds to make the jelly, you can use agar-agar powder, konnyaku powder or gelatin to make the jelly.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HHFUJq
What is Osmanthus flowers and How to Choose Them?
Osmanthus flowers, known as gui hua (桂花) in Chinese, are tiny yellow blossoms with a beautifully sweet, floral scent. They’re are popular in Chinese desserts and drinks, not just for their fragrance, but also for the delicate flavour they add. When brewed, osmanthus gives off a gentle, fragrant, floral aroma.
It’s one of those ingredients that instantly makes a dessert feel more elegant and pretty.
Here’s what I usually look for when buying dried osmanthus:
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