Mandarin Orange Agar-Agar Jelly (3 Ingredients Only)

Have you tried my Mandarin Orange Agar-Agar Jelly yet? It’s light, refreshing, and made with just three simple ingredients: coconut water, agar-agar powder, and mandarin oranges. This elegant little dessert looks fancy enough for any occasion, but it’s actually incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect treat when you want something naturally sweet, hydrating, and visually stunning — with minimal effort! Let’s jump in and make this gorgeous jelly together!

Mandarin Orange Agar-Agar Jelly Recipe

Serving: 3
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Rest time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:
3 cups (710 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
3 medium mandarin oranges, peeled

Mandarin Orange Agar-Agar Jelly Instructions

1. Place the mandarin oranges in the molds.
2. In a small pot, pour in the coconut water. Then add the agar-agar powder. Whisk until everything is dissolved.
3. Place the pot over high heat, stirring constantly, and bring it to a boil. Turn to medium heat, continue to stir constantly, and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Pour the liquid into each mold. Set under room temperature for about 45 minutes.
5. To unmold, lightly squeeze, and flip it on a flat surface. Do the same with the rest.
6. Serve directly or chill in the fridge before serving.

Notes:

1. I got the heatproof silicone molds from Amazon. Each one holds about 1 ½ cups or 355 milliliters. You could also replace them with bowls or cups.
2. Agar-agar is made from seaweed and processed into powders. It’s similar to gelatin, but the texture is firmer. It’s available in most Asian grocery stores and on Amazon
3. The ratio is 1 teaspoon of agar-agar powder to 1 US measurement cup, which is about 236.6 milliliters.