Aiyu Fig Seeds
水の中でもむだけでゼリーになる！？台湾だけに自生する奇跡の植物
Description
Seeds of a fig plant endemic to Taiwan. Massaging them in water releases pectin, naturally setting into jiggly 'Aiyu Jelly' without heating. A magic ingredient.
Classification: For Women,Dried Goods,Taiwan Endemic Magic Seeds
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How to use
Ingredients
- Aiyu seeds(Endemic species)
- Mineral water
Instructions
- [Prep/Usage]
- [Washing Aiyu] Put dried 'Aiyu' seeds in a cotton bag (or cheesecloth).
- Gently massage the bag in a bowl of mineral water for ~
- mins (*Pure/distilled water is absolutely NG as pectin won't react. Must use water with minerals).
- Stop massaging when the water turns faintly golden and gooey/viscous.
- Leave at room temp (or fridge) for ~
- mins; it sets naturally into jiggly jelly (Aiyu Dong).
- Serve with lemon syrup or honey as a summer dessert.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None(Faint botanical scent)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Gelatin or agar powder (easy but lacks authentic texture/flavor)
Pairing
Lemon syrup, Honey, Shaved ice
Trivia
[For Women] A super precious plant growing wild exclusively in Taiwanese mountains globally. Many 'fake Aiyu' made with gelatin exist, but jelly hand-rubbed from real seeds is amazingly elastic and naturally turns back to water over time. Low calorie and highly detoxifying, it's Taiwanese girls' ultimate summer ally.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Cut the set Aiyu jelly, mix with ice and lemon juice, and suck it 'smoothly' through a straw to cool down, just like at Taiwanese night markets!
Allergen
None