Sweet Potato Jelly Agar Food

SWEET POTATO, PUMPKIN AND ADZUKI JELLY DESSERT (MACROBIOTIC)

Steps:

• (Cooking Instructions for Adzuki Beans. If you are using a can of cooked adzuki beans, go to step 3.) Soak adzuki beans for 1-2 hours. Drain water and place in a pan with about 2 cups of fresh, cold water and a pinch of salt.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, tilting the lid slightly to allow steam to escape, and leave to cook for up to an hour, or until tender. Drain.
• Add 2 Tbsp liquid sweetener of your choice to the cooked adzuki beans and mix well.
• Cut sweet potato and squash (wish skin on) into large chunks and steam until tender.
• Cut the steamed sweet potato and squash into smaller chunks (about 3/4 inch square) and place them in an 8 - 8 inch square dish. I left the skins on but you can remove if you like.
• Cut chestnuts in half (if using) and add them to the pan.
• Spread adzuki beans on top.
• Place 2 cups of cold water and 2 tsp of agar-agar powder in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes to dissolve the powder. Turn off the heat.
• Dissolve 4 Tbsp of sugar and immediately pour into the square pan.
• Let it cool and refrigerate for a few hours until set.
• Infuse love, slice and serve!

SWEET POTATO JELLY (AGAR)

Steps:

• Steam sweet potatoes until soft.
• Combine the sweet potatoes and coconut milk in a blender.
• Strain mixture through a fine sieve.
• Combine agar-agar powder, sugar, water and pandan leaves in a saucepan and bring to a boil until agar-agar dissolves.
• Stir in pureed sweet potato and coconut mixture and simmer over low heat.
• Add a pinch of salt and pour the jelly mixture into a wet tray or mold.
• Leave aside at room temperature to set, then chill well before cutting into desired shapes.

SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, beat egg. Add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with fresh thyme to serve.