Grass Jelly With Basil Seeds (Sương Sáo Hạt É)

A square cropped, close up shot of a metal spoon holds a chunk of grass jelly, two chunks of nata de coco and some basil seeds in sugar syrup. It is held above a clear bowl with more grass jelly, nata de coco and basil seeds.

Grass Jelly With Basil Seeds (Sương Sáo Hạt É)

This herbaceous, lightly sweet dessert is perfect for a hot summer day. The best part? The grass jelly and basil seeds are GREAT for your digestive health.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 124kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoon sweet basil seed
1 cup water
19 oz grass jelly
20 oz coconut jelly (nata de coco)
4 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

soak the basil seeds in water and set aside
cut the grass jelly into 1 inch cubes and put them in a large bowl
add the nata de coco along with all of its juices to the bowl with the grass jelly
drain the basil seeds and add them to the bowl of grass jelly with nata de coco
Add more water and sugar to your own taste (i used 4 tablespoon of sugar) and chill for at least four hours before eating

Notes

Note: Nutrition facts as an estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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