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    Published: Nov 9, 2020 · Modified: Feb 6, 2022 by Zen

    Yuzu konnyaku jelly recipe (15 minutes)

    I seem to be on a konnuyaku jelly craze after my osmanthus knonnyaku jelly with wolfberries experiments. Yuzu is one of my favourite citrus fruits (along with calamansi) but the fresh thing can be hard to find, even in an Asian country such as Singapore, so I opted to make my yuzu marmalade konnyaku jelly recipe with yuzucha (Japanese)/ yujacha (Korean), otherwise known as yuzu tea marmalade, instead.

    5 pieces of yuzu marmalade konnayku jelly on a plate

    Light and refreshing, this yuzu tea marmalade konnyaku jelly recipe is not just good as a dessert, but also as a palate cleanser in-between courses (if you want to go all fancy during dining!). (I would probably up the citrus factor/ acidity if using it a a palate cleanser.) These jellies also make great gifts- perfect for a Christmas food hamper! (Konnyaku is from mountain yam, so yuzu konnyaku jelly can be made for vegans.) What sort of food gifts do you make for friends? I once participated in a Food52 food gift exchange programme for Christmas, where we sent strangers food items from where we lived and food gifs that we had made for Christmas. I thought it was a lovely initiative- the only drawback was I never received my parcel lol! But, nonetheless, I think it's an amazing idea! 🙂

    Anyway, less about Christmas gifts and more about yuzu tea marmalade jelly making-

    How much yuzu?

    I started with 4 tablespoons of yuzu marmalade to 1 litre (33.8 oz) of water. The result was a slightly overly sweet jelly, reminiscent of those jelly pops we used to eat as children. Not unpleasant, but nothing to write home about.

    To emphasize the citrus notes, I decided to reduce this to 3 tablespoons of yuzu mamalade but add in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

    Konnyaku jelly 101

    Konnyaku jelly is really easy to make, but just in case it's your first time using it, I thought I'd have a short konnyaku jelly FAQ/ what to look out for section.

    Once you add the powder to the water, start stirring straightaway

    If not, your jelly will be lumpy- both in terms of looks and taste! The jelly may also not set as well as the konnyaku powder setting agent is trapped inside the lumps and there isn't enough to set the rest of the water.

    Some people add the powder to room temperature water and others to hot water. I prefer adding it to hot water, as konnyaku sets almost immediately upon contact with cold water. Whichever you choose, remember to stir, stir, stir!

    Note: if your konnyaku jelly powder is non-sweetened, mix the konnyaku powder with sugar before adding to the water.

    Pretty yujacha konnayku jelly in the shape of a flower

    Let it set for at least 3 hours

    Leave the jelly in the fridge (after cooling) for at least 3 hours (or more!) so that it can set completely. If you take it out too early, it will be wobbly. Some people may like the wobble but the whole point of konnyaku jelly is the QQ (firm and chewy) texture! (Unlike most other gelatine products, konnyaku jellies don't dissolve in the mouth, and kids in some countries have actually choked on konnyaku jelly pops, leading to their being banned in those countries. So if you have small kids or elderly people in the home, be careful!)

    What happens if I added the wrong amount of water (vs what was stated on my konnyaku jelly packet)?

    No need to panic! I once added 20% less water and the jelly still formed- it was a bit harder than normal but not everyone could tell. Of course, if you add waaaaaay too much water, then the jelly may not set. Take out a new packet of konnyaku jelly powder and start again (Or, if it's not too late (ie your jelly has not set yet), add more of the powder to your current project and keep stirring!)

    Can I add anything else to my jelly?

    One of the amazing things about konnyaku jelly is how versatile it is. If you don't have yuzu marmalade, you can make yuzu jelly using yuzu juice (in place of water) instead. You can also add fruits, kiwi seeds, aloe vera, food colouring etc to your jellies.

    I like to add things to my jellies to create a contrast in textures, so for this yuzu konnyaku jelly, I often add Nata de Coco. If you've never heard of Nata de coco, you're missing out- it's a gel made from fermenting coconut water which is absolutely delicious!

    3 pieces of flowers shaped yuzu tea konnyaku jelly

    Easy delicious konnyaku jelly recipe

    5 from 4 votes
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    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Tablespoons Yuzu marmalade

      This is the quantity for 1 litres (33.8oz of water) Please check your konnyaku powder to see how much water it requires and adjust accordingly. For example, if it requires 400g (16.9oz) of water, only 1.5 tablespoons of yuzu and 0.5 tablespoons of lemon zest should be used.

    • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
    • 1 Packet Konnyaku jelly powder

    Instructions
     

    • Heat up the 1 litre of water. Once it comes to the boil, turn down the heat.
    • Add the yuzu marmalade, lemon zest and konnyaku jelly powder. Start stirring immediately
    • Keep stirring for 5 minutes then pour into moulds and let the jelly mixture cool.
    • Once cooled sufficiently, allow it to set in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

    Notes

    If your konnyaku powder is non-sweetened, mix the sugar (if using) with the konnyaku powder before adding to the liquid.
     
    Konnyaku is full of fibre and zero calorie, so it's pretty healthy and a good diet food if you skip the sugar. Not quite as tasty though!
     
     

    Who will you be making this yuzu marmalade konnyaku jelly recipe for this Christmas? 🙂 (Another good gift jelly idea are these lychee champagne konnyaku jellies- no one I know has ever said no to champagne!)

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    Comments

    1. Mly says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:32 pm

      Where can I find konnyaku jelly powder? Asian grocery stores? Which section? I want to try making this. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Zen says

        February 26, 2022 at 5:24 pm

        Hi Mly, thanks for stopping by! If you live in Asia, most regular supermarkets will have them. Outside of Asia, you will need to try the Asian grocery store (those usually stock agar agar powder but not always konnyaku powder- you can use agar as a substitute but it's not as bouncy) or, even better, a Japanese grocer 🙂 Have fun and I hope u like the texture as much as I do!

        Reply
    2. Chrissie says

      February 12, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      Hi. Your recipe called for 1 Tbsp lemon zest but in your comments 'How much yuzu?' you mentioned you added 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Please advise. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Zen says

        February 13, 2022 at 3:02 am

        Hi Chrissie, thanks for stopping by - apologies for the lack of clarity in my recipe! I meant to say that I started experimenting by adding 1 T lemon juice but ended up with a final recipe that used 1 T lemon zest instead (as lemon juice can, in my opinion, overpower the delicate yuzu flavour) Hope this makes sense now and hope you like it if you make it 🙂

        Reply
    3. A says

      January 31, 2022 at 6:03 am

      Hi, I have a question.
      What is the difference between ai yee ping(japanese ice jelly)powder and konnyaku jelly powder?

      Reply
      • Zen says

        January 31, 2022 at 7:55 am

        Hi A, thanks for stopping by and the interest. Did you mean Aiyu jelly? If so, I have some in my pantry, will share more about aiyu soon! (Aiyu and Konnyaku come from different plants so they're not the same thing)

        Reply
    4. nancy says

      January 12, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      lovely and looks so elegant

      Reply
      • Zen says

        January 14, 2022 at 2:58 am

        thank u, Nancy! i do think it's pretty!

        Reply
      • Zen says

        January 24, 2022 at 5:57 am

        Thank you, Nancy! Did you have a chance to make it?

        Reply
    5. Gregory Halpen says

      January 12, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Love yuzu and these looks so pretty! I’ve never used konnyaku. I usually use agar agar, but I’m excited to try this. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Zen says

        January 14, 2022 at 2:58 am

        konnyaku has a chewier texture than agar agar, Greg- i like both but konnyaku is my fave jelly!

        Reply
    6. charlie says

      November 19, 2021 at 12:09 am

      I'm looking for something to mail to my boyfriend who isn't fond of very sweet things. Do you think this would be okay in the mail? It's winter here, so outside temps are around 40 - 50 degrees F... I just worry about it turning into a puddle lol

      Reply
      • Zen says

        November 20, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Hey Charlie, thanks for stopping by! Haha well I live in a tropical country where the temperature is always in the 80s and 90s, so 40-50 F should be good! How long would the mail take though? If it takes too long in the post, that may be an issue!

        Reply
    7. SK Tan says

      November 13, 2021 at 4:40 am

      Do you have water forms around your set konnyaku jellies placed in the fridge?
      What I’m trying to say is that the set jellies seem to be oozing water
      So when I try to placed the chilled set jellies into boxes for giveaways , it seems there’s water around. Same even in the fridge.
      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Zen says

        November 23, 2021 at 7:17 am

        Hi SK, thanks for stopping by, what's the powder- water ratio you use and may I ask which brand of Konnyaku?

        Reply
    8. amber bonnett says

      June 15, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      how much konjac powder is in "one packet"? thank you!

      Reply
      • Zen says

        June 17, 2021 at 5:56 am

        Hello! it really depends on the brand you buy from 🙂 I have some packets which contain 50g of powder, some 150g and one that is 1kg! 🙂 Sorry I'm not able to be more specific!!! (the 1kg is a very rare example though- most brands try to keep the quantities down for single-use.)

        Reply
        • Siska says

          April 04, 2022 at 5:55 am

          What about the brand you used. How many grams in your packet? I believe if you put too much it would totally change the texture. Thank you.

          Reply
          • Zen says

            April 06, 2022 at 3:24 am

            Hi Siska, thanks for stopping by! Yes, you are right that adding too much of the konjac powder or water will change the texture, which is why I recommend following the directions on the packet you buy, as different brands have slightly different ingredients, leading to requiring different amounts of sugar/ water to be added 🙂 E.g. the 1 I am now using is from a 1kg box and I add about 950g of water to 10g of it (as I make a lot of jelly 🙂 ) but the previous brand I used called for 1kg of water to a 100g packet of powder.

            Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      June 09, 2021 at 2:29 am

      5 stars
      Turns out well. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Zen says

        June 09, 2021 at 4:57 am

        awwwww so happy to hear, thanks for letting me know, made my day! 🙂

        Reply
    10. T says

      February 24, 2021 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love yuzu and this made a delicious dessert

      Reply
      • Zen says

        February 27, 2021 at 1:24 pm

        I love yuzu too! Big fan of citrus fruits!

        Reply

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