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Watermelon Soju Jelly Recipe: Refreshing Alcoholic Jello Shots For Parties

Watermelon soju jelly is a great party food idea Watermelon soju is a well-loved Korean punch, commonly guzzled by Koreans through the summer. Sweet and refreshing, a glass of chilled watermelon juice is good enough on its own.

Watermelon Soju Jelly Recipe: Refreshing Alcoholic Jello Shots For Parties

Add a splash of soju and this concoction is ready to entertain a huge party. To give a snackable spin to this popular beverage, we experimented with konnyaku jelly powder and came up with our very own Watermelon Soju Jelly . You can choose to make double the portion, or simply cut the fruit into slices and enjoy it on its own.

Make sure to not puncture any holes on the bottom of the watermelon. Give the watermelon flesh a whirl on the blender to juice them up finely.

This ensures that the juice remains separated from the watermelon flesh, giving a smooth and tasty texture. Heat up a saucepan on medium heat, and add 800ml of watermelon juice and all the konnyaku powder.

You’ll just need to stir the pot occasionally to prevent the powder from clumping up. Remove the mixture from the heat when it melts, and give it a stir for a minute or two to let it cool down.

Pour the watermelon jelly mixture into the watermelon rind and pour an entire bottle of watermelon soju inside. One bottle of watermelon soju is a little mild, enough to give a light buzz to the lightest of drinkers. So f eel free to add more booze if you’re a heavier drinker, but be sure to adjust the proportion of watermelon juice to konnyaku powder as well.

Cover the watermelon with cling wrap and chill overnight—or for a minimum of eight hours. Remove the watermelon jelly from the fridge and cut it like a regular watermelon with the rind intact.

Get ready to pump up the party with this tasty watermelon soju jelly! Ma La Nuggets Recipe: Make Your Own Spicy Nuggets At Home In 30 Minutes Watermelon Soju Jelly method Yield: Serves 10 Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: ½ small watermelon 360ml Korean soju 250g konnyaku powder 150g nata de coco cubes Directions: Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh of the watermelon. In a saucepan on medium heat, add 800ml of watermelon juice and all the konnyaku powder while stirring occasionally.

When the mixture starts boiling, remove the pan from heat and stir for one to two minutes to cool. Pour the mixture back into the watermelon rind and s tir in a bottle of soju.

Add the nata de coco cubes and cover with cling wrap to chill overnight.

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