Nyonya agar agar

Serves 8 Prep time 5 minutes + 3 hours cool time
Cook time 30 minutes

2 packets Swallow agar agar powder (12g each)
4 cups water
10 pandan leaves, knotted
2 cups fine sugar
2 cups Lyle’s golden syrup (available at Phoon Huat and leading supermarkets)
juice from 2 small limes (optional)

• Put all the ingredients into a pot. Stir till sugar dissolves before setting mixture to boil over medium heat.
• Keep boiling until mixture has thickened, at least half an hour.
• Pour into jelly moulds and let cool for 3 hours. Chill and add freshly squeezed juice from the limes before serving.

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