Pea jelly(chinese version of yokan)

 
                    Pea Jelly (Chinese Version of Yokan)
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beans                            Chinese
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      pound         Split peas
    1 1/2  cups          Sugar
    1      tablespoon    Gelatin
                         Water
                         Green food coloring
                         (if desired)
 
 Soak split peas overnight in 6 c water. Drain. Pressure cook over low heat
 in 5 c water for 1 hr or until very soft. You may cook on top of the stove
 as for soup as well. Strain peas into a saucepan.
 
  Soak gelatin in 1/2 c water.
 
  Mix peas, sugar, gelatin, and food coloring. Let set in fridge at least 4
 hrs or until set. Cut into squares and serve.
 
  From:    Michael Loo
 
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