Aiyu

Ficus pumila, F. pumila var. awkeotsang

fruit

Seeds of a creeping fig rubbed in water: they set it into an amber jelly, served with lemon and honey.

Origin

Taiwan

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The seeds, in a small cloth bag, are rubbed for ten minutes in cold water; the water sets into a jelly within half an hour, at room temperature. The bag is thrown away and the jelly served in cubes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It sets without cooking or any addition: the pectin in the seeds is enough.