MANILA, Philippines — Gulaman is a fun food to have as a dessert.
Many Filipinos also enjoy it as a drink, particularly as a classic Gulaman at Sago drink. Even adults enjoy indulging in Gulaman desserts and drinks every now and then, especially when there is a special occasion such as Christmas.
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This is why Gulaman or gelatin in ready-to-use powder form is conveniently available in supermarkets and grocery stores. Even some sari-sari stores sell Gulaman pouches.
Mr. Hat Gulaman, one of the leading brands of ready-to-use Gulaman powder, gives a creative idea on how to make Gulaman desserts for this holiday season.
Its availability in seven flavors — mango, strawberry, buko pandan, coffee, grape, orange, and lychee — makes it easy to add a festive twists to the usual holiday fare, be it for Noche Buena, a simple get-together with friends, or for no occasion at all.
Made from natural seaweed extract, Mr. Hat Gulaman also offers six unflavored variants and boasts of a quick setting formula that makes it easier to whip up impressive creations in no time at all.
One quick and easy recipe is Christmas Holiday Jelly, a vibrant dessert made with layers of red and green gulaman that captures the spirit of the season. Easy to slice and serve, this dessert adds both charm and flavor to the Christmas spread.
Christmas Holiday Jelly
Ingredients:
For the red jelly:
1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Strawberry Flavor
3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
For the white jelly:
1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Lychee Flavor
1/2 cup condensed milk
3 cups water
For the green jelly:
1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Pandan Flavor
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups water
Procedure:
1. Prepare the red jelly. Pour water into a saucepot. Add Mr. Hat Gulaman Strawberry Flavor and sugar. Mix well, then switch on stove. Allow to lightly boil. Pour 1 cup red jelly into a round molder. Let cool for about 1 hour. Set aside.
2. Prepare the white jelly. Pour water into a saucepot. Add Mr. Hat Gulaman Lychee Flavor and condensed milk. Mix well. Cook over medium heat until lightly boiling. Allow to cool down a little. Then pour 1 cup of the white jelly mixture over the red, strawberry-flavored jelly. Refrigerate and allow to set for 1 hour.
3. Prepare the green jelly. Pour water into a saucepot. Add Mr. Hat Gulaman Pandan Flavor and sugar. Mix well. Cook over medium heat until lightly boiling. Allow to cool down a little. Then pour 1 cup of the green jelly mixture over the white, lychee-flavored jelly. Refrigerate and allow to set for 1 hour.
4. Unmold and serve.
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