Vegetable Egg Jelly with Agar Agar

 

Vegetable Egg Jelly is a delightful and colorful surprise—nutritious vegetables are tucked into real eggshells and set in savory agar-agar jelly. When you crack open each one, you’ll reveal a beautiful mosaic of veggies inside. It’s fun, light, and perfect for entertaining or impressing your guests!

Vegetable Egg Jelly Recipe

Serving: 6
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
6 large eggshells
¼ cup steamed carrots
¼ cup steamed peas
¼ cup steamed corn kernels
½ small cucumber, diced

For the agar-agar:
2 cups (473 ml) vegetable stock (or water)
2 teaspoons agar-agar powder
Pinch of salt

For the dipping sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (or other vinegar)
3 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetable Egg Jelly Instructions

1. Prepare the eggshells:

• Crack a small hole at the top of each egg. Insert a chopstick and break the yolk to help it pour out easily. Save the eggs for another recipe.

2. Clean the eggshells:

• Bring water to a boil and boil the empty shells for about 2 minutes to sanitize. Drain and let dry.

3. Make the dipping sauce and prep the filling:

• In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine steamed carrots, peas, corn, and cucumber. Toss gently.
• Spoon the vegetable mix into each cleaned eggshell, filling them about three-quarters full.

4. Prepare the agar-agar liquid:

• In a pot, combine vegetable stock (or water), agar-agar powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk well.
• Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes, continuing to stir.

5. Fill and set the egg jellies:

• Transfer the hot agar-agar liquid to a gravy boat or use a funnel. Carefully pour it into each eggshell until full.
• Let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes until fully set.

6. Serve:

• Gently crack and peel the eggshells to reveal the jellied vegetable eggs. Serve with dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Tips & notes

• Eggshells: Be gentle when cracking to keep the shell mostly intact for easier filling.
• Customize: You can swap in other steamed vegetables like broccoli stems, edamame, or bell peppers.
• Chill option: If desired, refrigerate before serving for an extra refreshing texture.