Chile-Ginger-Mint Jellies
Chile-Ginger-Mint Jellies is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring 2 1/2 cups water, ginger, sugar, and chiles to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring 2 1/2 cups water, ginger, sugar, and chiles to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Reduce heat and briskly simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in mint, then remove pan from heat.
Cover pan with a lid and let stand for 15 minutes.
Strain ginger-mint tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a large liquid measuring cup or bowl.
Sprinkle gelatin over remaining 1/2 cup water in cleaned saucepan and let stand for 1 minute to soften.
Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, then stir mixture into ginger-mint tea until combined well.
Measure liquid, and if it's less than 2 1/2 cups, add more water.
If it's more, don't worry.
Let mixture cool for 30 minutes, then divide among six (6- to 8-ounce) serving glasses.
Chill jellies in a small baking pan, tops of glasses covered with a sheet of paper towel secured by plastic wrap, until set, at least 4 hours.
Beat cream with sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds soft peaks.
Top jellies with cream, candied ginger, and mint sprigs.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.