I made this orange yuzu jelly for our guests during the Chinese New Year holidays. The combination of yuzu and lemon juice means it’s very refreshing, citrusy and yummy. I used Japanese oranges as they are smaller than the mandarin oranges we have for Chinese New Year. Canned mandarin oranges can also be used instead if you can’t find Japanese oranges in the market, because the canned one is not time consuming to handle as the mandarin segiments are already peeled prior to canning and is cheaper too. This jelly can be made in an individual mould or in serving cups, and chilled in the refrigerator for about 10 days well covered with cling wrap before serving.
6-7 pcs Japanese oranges or 2 cans mandarin oranges
1 litre packed yuzu drink at room temperature
1 tsp agar agar powder or gelatin powder
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pkt konnyaku powder
Instructions
Peel orange skin and break up the segments. Carefully peel off the thin membrance and place 2 to 3 pieces of the membrane into the mould.
Pour yuzu drink in a pot. Add agar agar powder and sugar into it and stir with a well. Turn on heat and pour in konnyaku powder, stir liquid to boil with a hand whisk at medium heat. Off heat and continue to stir liquid for another 2-3 minutes
Then pour liquid it into prepare moulds. Leave jelly to cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or when ready to serve.
Notes
By adding agar agar powder makes the jelly stay set and firm as oranges are softer and watery. For using canned mandarin oranges, drain well before use.