Wedang Cincau dan Selasih - Grass Jelly and Basil Seeds in Ginger Syrup

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Dessert Vegetarian

Cuisines: Indonesian

Ingredients: Vegetables

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 250 gram grass jelly (Indonesian: cincau), cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon basil seeds (Indonesian: biji selasih), soaked in 1/2 cup of hot water
• Ginger syrup
• 500 ml water
• 50 gram ginger, peeled and bruised
• 2 lemongrass, bruised and knotted
• 2 pandan leaves (optional), knotted
• 75 gram sugar

Instructions

1. First, make the syrup by combining all syrup ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and strain to get a clear syrup.
2. Next, divide grass jelly and basil seeds into four serving glasses or bowls, top with ginger syrup. Serve immediately or chilled.