Thach Dua Vietnamese Coconut Jelly
Silky coconut water and coconut milk jelly, lightly sweet and refreshing. Lovely after a spicy meal.
- Time2 hr 45
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.57 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pour the coconut water into a saucepan and whisk in the agar. Leave for 5 minutes.
- 2
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2 minutes, whisking, until the agar has dissolved with no grains left.
2 min - 3
Take off the heat and stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk in the coconut milk.
- 4
Rinse six small bowls or ramekins with cold water, which helps the jellies slide out. Pour in the mixture.
- 5
Cool for 30 minutes, then chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
120 min - 6
Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out, or serve in the bowls with a little lime zest on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
