Grass Jelly Drink
A refreshing Asian herbal drink made with black grass jelly and simple syrup.
- 1 cupgrass jelly(cubed)
- 1 cupcold water(or coconut milk)
- 3 tbspsimple syrup
- 1Cut grass jelly into small cubes.
- 2Add cubes to a tall glass.
- 3Pour cold water or coconut milk over jelly.
- 4Add simple syrup and stir gently.
- 5Serve over ice.
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Grass Jelly Drink, known as xian cao in Chinese, originated in southern China and spread throughout Southeast Asia over centuries. The jelly is made from the Platostoma palustre plant, which has been used in Chinese herbal medicine as a cooling remedy. In Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian countries, grass jelly drinks became popular street beverages, particularly during hot summer months. The drink represents the intersection of traditional herbal medicine and everyday refreshment.
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