What is this vial for in this package of grass jelly?
Recently I bought a package of grass jelly. My understanding of the instructions is that I should mix the powder in the package with a liter of cold water and 100g of sugar and then heat on a stove until it thickens. However, there is also a little vial of liquid in the package labelled "dầu chuối" which google translate tells me is "banana oil" and I don't see anything about it in the instructions. Is this something optional to add at the end for flavoring? Should I add it at the beginning? Or should I just not be consuming it at all?
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Ok, did a little more hunting and found this link which says:
Some packages contain a sugar packet and a small tube of banana essence. The banana essence can be a bit strong, but if you enjoy it, add during the last minute of cooking.
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What does grass jelly contain?
What Is Grass Jelly Made Of? Grass jelly is made by boiling a plant called Chinese mesona along with starch and potassium carbonate (the same alkaline substance used to make alkaline noodles and jianshui zong). Grass jelly is mostly tasteless, with a slight hint of bitterness and the texture of jello.Is grass jelly good for health?
Benefits. According to studies, grass jelly is often used to help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and protect our body against liver disease and diabetes. What is this? Though it's a dessert, it is commonly believed to offer health and wellness benefits.How do you use grass jelly?
Cut the grass jelly into cubes. To serve, add some crushed ice into a dessert bowl. Add the Grass Jelly cubes. Sprinkle the jelly with a bit of sugar.Is grass jelly really grass?
What Is Grass Jelly Made Of? The main ingredient in grass jelly is a plant called Chinese mesona. The plant is commonly found in East Asian countries such as China and Taiwan, and typically grows in grassy, dry, and sandy areas.Grass jelly powder
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In most (or all) sweet soups or jelly-like cakes like this, we use banana oil when the soup is being served. Just drop 2 or 3 drops to give aroma to the sweet soup bowl.
Don't put it when you are cooking, the oil will evaporate.
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