Description
A refreshing night market drink where plump, golden natural jelly—made by rubbing seeds of Taiwan's endemic 'Aiyu' plant in water—is slurped with sweet and sour lemon syrup.
Restaurants serving Lemon Aiyu Jelly Drink
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Aiyu seeds
- Mineral water(Hard water)
- Lemon juice
- Honey
- Ice
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Making Aiyu Jelly] Put seeds of Taiwan's endemic 'Aiyu' (fine, sesame-like seeds) into a cotton bag.
- Rub the bag firmly for
- mins in mineral water (*Cannot use pure/distilled water. The Aiyu pectin reacts with calcium/minerals to gel, so hard/tap water is required).
- Slimy pectin dissolves from the seeds, turning the water slightly yellow. Leave at room temp (or fridge) for
- mins, and it magically solidifies into plump jelly (Aiyu Dong).
- [Drink Prep] Put honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ice in a cup.
- Scoop large chunks of the set Aiyu jelly in, mix well, and serve with a thick straw.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing lemon acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought gelatin or agar powder (texture differs completely)
Pairing
Strong-flavored stall foods like Hujiao Bing or Stinky Tofu
Trivia
[For Women] A miraculous dessert made from an endemic plant, truly 'only eatable in Taiwan'. Almost zero calories and rich in fiber, it's the drink women always buy at the end as an 'indulgence pardon' after binge-eating at night markets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Suck it up with a thick straw, letting the jelly slide down your throat 'smoothly' without chewing, resetting your mouth with lemon acidity and honey sweetness!
Allergen
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