Mango Coconut Agar Agar
Looking for the ideal summer treat? You've come to the right place! This light and refreshing fusion of sweet mango and milky coconut is perfect for when the heat gets unbearable. Serves: 9
Ingredients
Mango Layer
- ½ cup water
- 3½ tsp agar agar powder (china grass)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups mango juice
Coconut Layer
- ½ cup water
- 1½ tsp agar agar powder
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened
Instructions
For the mango layer
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the mango juice and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into a mold of your choice. Place the mango layer in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.
For the coconut layer
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, agar agar powder, and sugar, stir to dissolve. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring constantly. Bring to boil and remove from heat.
- Check to see if the mango layer is firm before pouring the coconut mixture over the mango. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until firm. Cut into blocks and enjoy!
Notes
- To avoid creating a dip in the first layer, use a spoon for the second pour. Hold the back of a spoon over the mango layer, and carefully pour the coconut mixture over the spoon. This spreads out the density of the liquid so it isn't concentrated in one spot.