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Soy Milk with Grass Jelly

5 min
170 kcal
1 serving

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

Soy Milk with Grass Jelly🇲🇾

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A cooling and nutritious beverage pairing creamy homemade soy milk with herbal, chewy grass jelly cubes. It is a beloved thirst-quencher in local hawker centers.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Soy Milk with Grass Jelly from another cuisine is Vietnamese Soy Milk (Vietnam): the two share 57% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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1 serving

How to Make It

  • 1

    Dice 50g of firm grass jelly into small, bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife.

  • 2

    Prepare 250ml of fresh soy milk, chilled well.

  • 3

    Place the grass jelly cubes into a tall serving glass.

  • 4

    Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup over the jelly to give it a slight sweetness.

  • 5

    Pour the 250ml of soy milk over the grass jelly mixture.

  • 6

    Add 0.5 cup of ice cubes to ensure the drink is refreshingly cold.

  • 7

    Stir lightly before drinking so the jelly cubes are evenly distributed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use store-bought soy milk?

Yes, but unsweetened homemade soy milk provides the best contrast with the grass jelly and syrup.

What is grass jelly?

It is a mild, herbal jelly made from a plant called Mesona chinensis, common in Southeast Asian desserts.

Can I add brown sugar instead of syrup?

Yes, palm sugar or brown sugar syrup adds a lovely smoky depth that pairs perfectly with the soy milk.

Is this drink healthy?

It is generally considered healthy, provided you control the amount of sugar added to the soy milk.

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