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Ebony n Ivory Dessert – a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess.
A black and white dessert to match a black tie event…..so simple and yet so elegant! Makes you think of a tuxedo or a penguin, depending on your mood!
This Ebony n Ivory Dessert combines two popular Asian dessert ingredients, tapioca pearls and grass jelly. Tapioca pearls are made from tapioca starch and are white in color when dry and translucent when cooked. The size of the pearls can be small, medium, or large.
Grass jelly is made from mesona chinensis, a member of the mint family. The jelly is sold in cans and is normally cut into cubes or strips. It has a slight bitter taste that combines well with syrup. The drink is said to be cooling and is often consumed on very warm days.
5 from 2 votes
Ebony n Ivory Dessert (Grass Jelly and Tapioca Pearls)
Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Fusion, Malaysian
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Servings : 6
Calories : 291kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can grass jelly (19oz/540g)
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls
- 1 cup maple syrup (240ml)
- 1 cup half and half (240ml)
Instructions
Soak tapioca pearls in water for about a hour. Cut grass jelly into ¼ inch cubes. Chill in the fridge.
Bring 4 cups (960ml) water in a pot to boil. Add soaked tapioca pearls. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Do not cover pot. Tapioca pearls should be ready when they turn translucent. Remove, drain and rinse with cold water.
Scoop ¼ cup tapioca pearls into a glass. Top with ¼ cup grass jelly. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (or to taste) each of maple syrup and half and half onto grass jelly.
Notes
If grass jelly clumps together, rinse with warm water to break up clumps.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal
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You can place the tapioca pearls at the bottom topped by grass jelly or vice versa. Can’t decide? Have a few glasses of each…..
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
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Anncoo says
WOW! Very refreshing dessert especially for the hot weather in Singapore 35C.
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A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
Sounds yummy..fab. combo….never tried grass jelly…looks good tho..
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MaryMoh says
I would love this even though the weather is very cold here. I won't add ice
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Biren says
Anncoo – Yes, grass jelly is always refreshing. It is so warm over there and so cold over here. Slightly better now as spring is in the air….
A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine – I believe grass jelly is vegetarian is it is made of a plant of the mint family and a little starch….no gelatine.
denise@quickies on the dinner table – LOL! You make me laugh. I like the tux too!
MaryMoh – It is great eaten at room temperature. Aren't you glad it is almost spring?
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5 Star Foodie says
Very elegant presentation, and sounds delicious!
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denise @ quickies on the dinner table says
YOWZA! That is one sexy looking dessert. I'm definitely going with the tux imagery – preferably a nicely filled one 😉 I know this is supposed to be a "cooling" dessert but as far as I'm concerned, it's positively sizzling!!Reply
jules and ruby says
this is so interesting looking. i'll bet the different textures send it over the top. i'll have to go find some grass jelly. thanks.
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Cookin' Canuck says
This is so innovative and beautiful! What a fun evening you must have had.
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kattyskitchen says
Very interesting! Love the presentation. And now can check off the new thing I've learned today: GRASS JELLY! Who knew? 🙂
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Lyn says
I love this, Biren! It’s very easy and simple refreshing dessert my gals will enjoy bcoz of those sago pearls! *slurp*Reply
Magic of Spice says
Oh wow! Definitely elegant…I adore the beautiful pearls against the dark jelly!
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Jill @ MadAboutMacarons says
Biren,
This looks absolutely stunning! I need to get a hold of that grass jelly. What a super idea!Reply
Diana says
What is half and half, thank you
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Biren says
Half-and-half is a mixture of milk and cream.
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Grace K says
Thanks for the lovely idea. Served the dessert to family and friends today and they enjoyed it! Used gula melaka syrup and fresh coconut cream instead of maple syrup and half and half as the former items were what we had at home.
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