Vegan Gelatin Dessert Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup agar agar flakes (12 grams)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the agar agar flakes, water, and sugar.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
6. Once set, cut the gelatin into 1-inch cubes and serve with fresh fruit on top.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 100
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and refreshing
• Sweet and fruity
• Vegan-friendly
• Gluten-free

User Comments:

• "This dessert salad is the perfect way to end a meal. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit adds a nice sweetness."
• "I love that this dessert is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions."
• "The agar agar gives this dessert a unique texture that I really enjoy. It's not as firm as traditional gelatin, but it's still very satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Agar agar can be found in most supermarkets in the Asian food section.
• If you don't have agar agar flakes, you can use agar agar powder instead. The conversion ratio is 1 teaspoon of flakes to 1/2 teaspoon of powder.
• To make this dessert more festive, you can add a sprinkle of edible glitter or decorate it with fresh mint leaves.