Annin Dofu (Almond Flavored Jelly) with Loquat Kernels
- 1 see step 3 Loquat
- 300 ml of milk Lighter
- 200 ml of milk and 100 ml of cream Medium
- 130 ml of milk and 200 ml of cream Rich
- 15 to 20 grams Sugar
- 1 tbsp see step 3 (Optional) Skimmed milk powder or condensed milk
- 4 grams see step 12 Gelatin Powder
- 15 ml Water
- Mix 15 ml of water and gelatin powder to soften (pour water over the gelatin, not vice versa).
- Remove the kernels from the loquat.
- Rinse the kernels well and make slits with a knife or kitchen scissors.
- You'll be able to peel with your fingernails easily.
- Prepare 2 (You don't need to dry them).
- Pay attention to the number of kernels you use.
- As loquat kernels contain amygdalin (which can cause severe toxicity from overconsumption), eating 2-3 kernels per day is fine, but do not consume more.
- Grate the kernels with a fine grater (see Step 5).
- At this point, you can smell the same almond-like aroma, similar to apricot kernels.
- Just a little goes a long way.
- Put the grated kernels in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin to make it even finer.
- Alternatively, use a knife to chop finely.
- Blitz with milk in a food processor or a mixer.
- Put all the ingredients except for the gelatin in a sauce pan.
- Place the sauce pan on low heat and stir well.
- Do not let it boil!
- Cover with a lid and heat until fragrant of almonds (5-30 minutes).
- Put back on heat and warm until it starts to steam lightly (rather like a hot bath).
- Don't let it boil!
- Pour the mixture through a tea strainer while hot (if you want to enjoy the nutrients and texture of the kernel powder, you can omit Steps 7 and 8).
- Add gelatin to the mixture and dissolve completely in residual heat.
- Cool down the mixture by chilling the sauce pan over a bowl of ice water.
- Stir gently to cool.
- After it has cooled and thickened, pour the mixture into a mold.
- If the mixture is still warm and thin, it will separate in the fridge (especially if you use the richer ratio).
- Pour the mixture into a mold and put in the fridge until set.
- Put some cut loquats or Chinese wolfberries on the surface to taste.
- Use less gelatin, about 2-3 g or use agar-agar if you prefer a soft texture.
- If you use a bigger mold, add more gelatin or use katen.
- If you don't like milky textured jello, do not use cream, condensed milk, or skimmed milk powder.
- Use the lighter ratio and combine 140 ml milk with 160 ml water.
- Loquat, apricot, and almond are from the same rose family.
- Their kernels contain amygdalin.
- The amygdalin hydrolyses into benzaldehyde, to release the distinctive almond aroma that is characteristic of almond tofu and almond essence.
- Both apricot and loquat kernels are the same in this regard.
- You can also make a rich creme brulee using steam-baked eggs instead of gelatin with the refreshing almond flavor!
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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/143277-annin-dofu-almond-flavored-jelly-with-loquat-kernels (may not work)