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Ebony n Ivory Dessert (Grass Jelly and Tapioca Pearls Dessert)

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 March 8, 2010 · Updated: 💻October 3, 2017 · 🗨 15 Comments

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Ebony n Ivory Dessert – a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess.

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

A black and white dessert to match a black tie event…..so simple and yet so elegant! Makes you think of a tuxedo or a penguin, depending on your mood!

This Ebony n Ivory Dessert combines two popular Asian dessert ingredients, tapioca pearls and grass jelly. Tapioca pearls are made from tapioca starch and are white in color when dry and translucent when cooked. The size of the pearls can be small, medium, or large.

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

Grass jelly is made from mesona chinensis, a member of the mint family. The jelly is sold in cans and is normally cut into cubes or strips. It has a slight bitter taste that combines well with syrup. The drink is said to be cooling and is often consumed on very warm days.

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com
5 from 2 votes

Ebony n Ivory Dessert (Grass Jelly and Tapioca Pearls)

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Fusion, Malaysian
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 17 mins
Servings : 6
Calories : 291kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can grass jelly (19oz/540g)
  • 1 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 1 cup maple syrup (240ml)
  • 1 cup half and half (240ml)

Instructions
 

  • Soak tapioca pearls in water for about a hour. Cut grass jelly into ¼ inch cubes. Chill in the fridge.
  • Bring 4 cups (960ml) water in a pot to boil. Add soaked tapioca pearls. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Do not cover pot. Tapioca pearls should be ready when they turn translucent. Remove, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Scoop ¼ cup tapioca pearls into a glass. Top with ¼ cup grass jelly. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (or to taste) each of maple syrup and half and half onto grass jelly.

Notes

If grass jelly clumps together, rinse with warm water to break up clumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal
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Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

You can place the tapioca pearls at the bottom topped by grass jelly or vice versa. Can’t decide? Have a few glasses of each…..

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

Ebony n Ivory Dessert - a cool dessert combining tapioca pearls and grass jelly sweetened with maple syrup. Half-and-half is added for creaminess. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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Categories: 🗂 Dessert, Southeast Asian Tags: 📋 grass jelly, Malaysian, tapioca pearls

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  1. Anncoo says

    March 8, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    WOW! Very refreshing dessert especially for the hot weather in Singapore 35C.

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  2. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says

    March 8, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Sounds yummy..fab. combo….never tried grass jelly…looks good tho..

    Reply
  3. MaryMoh says

    March 8, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    I would love this even though the weather is very cold here. I won't add ice

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  4. Biren says

    March 8, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Anncoo – Yes, grass jelly is always refreshing. It is so warm over there and so cold over here. Slightly better now as spring is in the air….

    A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine – I believe grass jelly is vegetarian is it is made of a plant of the mint family and a little starch….no gelatine.

    denise@quickies on the dinner table – LOL! You make me laugh. I like the tux too!

    MaryMoh – It is great eaten at room temperature. Aren't you glad it is almost spring?

    Reply
  5. 5 Star Foodie says

    March 8, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Very elegant presentation, and sounds delicious!

    Reply
  6. denise @ quickies on the dinner table says

    March 8, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    YOWZA! That is one sexy looking dessert. I'm definitely going with the tux imagery – preferably a nicely filled one 😉 I know this is supposed to be a "cooling" dessert but as far as I'm concerned, it's positively sizzling!!

    Reply
  7. jules and ruby says

    March 11, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    this is so interesting looking. i'll bet the different textures send it over the top. i'll have to go find some grass jelly. thanks.

    Reply
  8. Cookin' Canuck says

    March 12, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    This is so innovative and beautiful! What a fun evening you must have had.

    Reply
  9. kattyskitchen says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Very interesting! Love the presentation. And now can check off the new thing I've learned today: GRASS JELLY! Who knew? 🙂
    >>^..^<<

    Reply
  10. Lyn says

    October 8, 2011 at 3:48 am

    5 stars
    I love this, Biren! It’s very easy and simple refreshing dessert my gals will enjoy bcoz of those sago pearls! *slurp*

    Reply
  11. Magic of Spice says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Oh wow! Definitely elegant…I adore the beautiful pearls against the dark jelly!

    Reply
  12. Jill @ MadAboutMacarons says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Biren,
    This looks absolutely stunning! I need to get a hold of that grass jelly. What a super idea!

    Reply
  13. Diana says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    What is half and half, thank you

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 16, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Half-and-half is a mixture of milk and cream.

      Reply
  14. Grace K says

    June 15, 2019 at 4:34 am

    Thanks for the lovely idea. Served the dessert to family and friends today and they enjoyed it! Used gula melaka syrup and fresh coconut cream instead of maple syrup and half and half as the former items were what we had at home.

    Reply

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