Ah Kong’s Nonya Agar Agar
08 Feb 2012 Comments Off
in Local Desserts & Sweets, Nonya Nonya
This number is a must at Chinese New Year’s. Mom tells me stories of how Grandpa would collect seaweed from the beach, then boil his magic brew for hours in his huge copper pots, then sunning it for days before it is gloriously revealed when guests called upon the family. Best relished sliced thin, savoured in the mouth for its texture and jaw-jerking crunchiness that resounds in-between your ears.
My recipe
2 packets agar agar powder (Rose Brand preferred)
400g honeycomb rock sugar
2 litres of water
To Do :
1. Combine all, and bring to a boil
2. Keep boiling for half hour
3. Pour into moulds
4. Cool then sun, if possible
5. If not, refrigerate open-faced
6. Slice THINLY, then serve. Enjoy the crunch!
And now, the spill on the real deal -
Ah Kong’s Recipe
Ingredients :
4oz sugar
1 kati rock sugar
8pcs pandan leaves
96oz water
3 packets agar agar strips
4 egg shells
To Do :
1. Caramelise sugar till golden brown
2. Combine all other ingredients
3. Boil for 2 hours
4. Sieve and boil for another 1 hour
5. Pour into moulds
6. Sun for 3 days, no refrigeration please.
