This packet of herbal jelly was given by a friend who got it from Nibong Tebal. Haven't checked if I can get it from the Chinese Medicine Shop here. At first I thought it would be bitter like 'Gui Ling Ko' but its not. It is slightly bitter and surprisingly my children did not protest when I asked them to try. They don't really like jelly in the first place and their willingness to take a few mouthful were encouraging. Anyway, this packet of herbal jelly has been sitting in my cupboard for several months now. And I think I'm hooked on it.
Although the instructions are in Mandarin and I have to ask No2 to translate and still wasn't sure of the correct way, it still turn out fine. Basically, it is so easy. Pour the jelly powder to a saucepan. Put in water slowly and try to dilute it. Then heat up the mixture and stir slowly for about 5 minutes. Pour into the container, make syrup and eat it after it is cool/refrigerated.
So nice of your friend to give this to you. Did you feel its cooling effect immediately or it took some time to feel it? Good that your sons can accept the taste of this jelly too.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I feel cooling effect. It's just like eating cool jelly but nice.
DeleteGot to make own syrup? Feel lazy already haha.
ReplyDeleteIt does say 'guai ling koh' on the packet.
Yes, make own syrup. I just take a block of 'rock honey' and disolved in hot water, very fast only. Ooo...so it is gui ling ko! Actually, when I put lesser water than the recommended , it's more bitter.
DeleteActually no need to make syrup also can. Just drizzle wil some honey. Soothing to the throat too
DeleteActually no need to make syrup also can. Just drizzle wil some honey. Soothing to the throat too
DeleteWill try with honey too.
DeleteTried the honey, I think I prefer the syrup.
DeleteHmmm.....long time didnt make this. Nice
ReplyDeleteHmmm.....long time didnt make this. Nice
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