Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly

In the summertime, we love desserts that style nice, however don’t require you to activate the oven or range. This Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly is simply that—a refreshing, evenly candy summer time dessert that’s easy to make and cools you proper down.

About Chia and Grass Jelly

Chia pudding has develop into so in style lately. For those who’ve by no means had it, chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds that, when soaked in liquid, develop a gel-like coating that creates a pudding texture. 

Chia seeds are flavorless on their very own, making them excellent for absorbing the flavors of no matter they’re blended with. (We love mixing them with coconut milk.) They’re filled with soluble fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein, which is why chia pudding has develop into such a go-to wholesome breakfast and dessert possibility.

Grass jelly is a conventional Asian dessert ingredient comprised of Chinese language mesona, a plant within the mint household. Referred to as xiān cǎo (仙草, “celestial grass”) in Chinese language or lèuhng fán chou (涼粉草) in Cantonese, the jelly has a really gentle taste that’s barely natural and subtly candy. Its texture is extra notable, because it’s much like Jell-O. Grass jelly is thought for its cooling properties, making it a great ingredient for decent summer time days.

Collectively, these elements create a refreshing dessert that’s each nutritious and well-suited for heat climate. The creamy chia pudding, made with coconut milk, gives the substance, whereas the grass jelly provides a novel texture and pure cooling impact, together with the fruit of your alternative! 

Constructing This Pudding

There’s actually nothing to this coconut chia pudding recipe. All you must do is plan forward, as a result of the chia seeds want time to soak. 

Nonetheless, the method is as simple as cracking open a can of coconut milk, mixing it with the pudding elements, after which spooning it in a bowl the following day with some cubed grass jelly and recent fruit. 

Be happy to make this recipe your personal, including no matter elements you take pleasure in, from various kinds of fruit, to totally different sweeteners or flavorings. 

Tip!

I made this a looser pudding with 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, to create a distinctly Asian dessert soup consistency. Nonetheless, for those who’d like a extra pudding-like texture, enhance the chia seed quantity to ¼ cup. 

Recipe Directions 

In a medium to massive bowl, mix the coconut milk, chia seeds, floor cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and maple syrup. Combine nicely to verify there are not any clumps of chia seeds. Cowl the bowl with an overturned plate and refrigerate in a single day, or a minimum of 8 hours. Additionally chill a can of grass jelly within the fridge on the similar time (except you’d fairly have it at room temperature).

Proper earlier than serving, open the can of chilled grass jelly and dump the contents right into a shallow bowl. Rinse the jelly till the water runs clear. Then, lower it into small cubes.  

Spoon the chia pudding into bowls, and high with the cubed grass jelly and fruit. Add extra maple syrup or honey to style if wanted, and revel in!