pea jelly recipe

How to Make Pea Jelly: A Simple Guide

Pea jelly, a refreshing and versatile Chinese summer dish, is beloved for its smooth texture and cooling taste. Here’s a basic guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g dried peas, 1.5L water, 5g gypsum powder (or food-grade lime), salt, and optional toppings like chili oil, garlic, soy sauce, or cucumber shreds.

Steps:

1. Soak the peas: Rinse dried peas, soak in water for 6–8 hours (or overnight) until softened. Drain and blend with 1L water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to extract the pea milk, discarding the solids.

2. Cook the milk: Pour the pea milk into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and heat gently, stirring constantly, until it simmers (do not boil). Remove from heat.

3. Set the jelly: Dissolve gypsum powder in 50ml water. Slowly stir the gypsum solution into the hot pea milk. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes until solidified.

4. Serve: Cut the jelly into cubes. Top with your favorite seasonings—chili oil, minced garlic, and soy sauce are classic choices. For extra freshness, add cucumber or coriander.

Enjoy this cooling treat as a snack or side dish! It’s easy to customize and perfect for hot days.