Guilinggao (Coney Jelly)
Guilinggao (Coney Jelly) is a home-style dessert at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 129 kcal. Guilinggao is a Cantonese-style traditional dessert. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
129 kcal
Ingredients
- Guilinggao powder 25g
- Cold water 120 ml
- Boiling water 500 ml
- White sugar 100g
- Small pot
- Stirring tool
- Molds or bowls
Steps
- Pour 25g of Guilinggao powder and 120ml of cold water into a pot and mix thoroughly until the mixture has no grainy lumps.
- In another container, add 100g of white sugar and pour in 500ml of boiling water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Slowly pour the sugar water into the Guilinggao powder mixture, stirring immediately to ensure it's even and prevent lumps from forming.
- Transfer the combined liquid into the pot. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Keep heating until the liquid becomes viscous and small bubbles appear, then turn off the heat.
- Quickly pour the liquid into the molds. Allow it to cool and solidify naturally. It is best served after refrigerating for 1-2 hours for a better texture.
Notes
Guilinggao is a Cantonese-style traditional dessert. The texture is tender and silky with a slightly bitter then sweet taste, often served as a summer cold dessert. Guilinggao can clear heat, dispel dampness, and nourish yin to improve complexions, making it a nutritious and healthy snack. The method is simple; beginners can easily master it. It only requires preparation, mixing, and heating, with about two hours of refrigeration time before serving.
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Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★
Estimated calories: 129 kcal
Group: Guilinggao
Calculation: Produces approximately 3-4 bowls of finished product, suitable for 2-4 people.
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- Do not move the container arbitrarily while Guilinggao is cooling, otherwise the shape may be affected.
- Avoid using high heat during heating to prevent lumps or burning at the bottom.
- You can add honey, condensed milk, or fruits to suit personal taste.
- The concentration of Guilinggao powder may vary slightly by brand; it is recommended to adjust the ratio according to the package instructions.
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