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Guilinggao tortoise jelly dessert in bowls

Nº 01

Dessert 90 min

Guilinggao (Tortoise Jelly)

Herbal jelly made from guilinggao powder — slightly bitter on its own, but add honey or condensed milk and it becomes a proper summer dessert. Simple to make, just don't rush the cooking.

A clear cup of Chinese ice jelly garnished with mint and colorful toppings

Nº 02

Dessert 180 min

Henan-style Ice Jelly (Shi Liangfen)

A summer street snack from Xinyang, Henan — wobbly jelly made from natural ice jelly seeds, topped with mint, lemon, or red beans. Lighter than gelatin and genuinely refreshing when it's hot out.