Today July 14th is " Gelatin Day ". Since gelatin is often used in French cuisine and desserts, it was established by the Japan Gelatin Industry Association on the same day as the French "Bastille Day".

As I explained earlier in the article of the recipe book " Wow! Gelatin Sprinkle Health Recipe ", gelatin is a fat-free protein made from collagen. It contains 8 of the 9 essential amino acids that make up the human body. It is said that it has the effect of making the food delicious as well as the material that hardens the jelly, and its use in various dishes other than dessert is attracting attention.

However, the temperature has skyrocketed so I can't beat the temptation of a cool dessert! This time, we will offer two cool desserts from the recipe published in the gelatin recipe book "Chori Mama's Gelatin Hitsuri Exquisite Side dish " by Kyoko Nishiyama, who is also known as "Chori Mama", a cook and food education advisor. to introduce.


◆ Like a high-class dessert !? "Whole grapefruit jelly" with plenty of pulp

Grapefruit hollow jelly sold at the fruit shop "Senbiya". When I ate it for the first time, I was impressed by how delicious it was ... It's expensive so you can't buy it often, but you can make this recipe every day!

First, hollow out the flesh of two grapefruits and squeeze the juice (if the total is not enough for two cups, add fruit juice or grapefruit juice to adjust). Next, sprinkle 5 g of powdered gelatin in 50 cc of water and heat it in a microwave oven for 30 seconds to dissolve granulated sugar (1 tbsp) and then mix it with the pulp and juice of grapefruit. Put it in a hollowed grapefruit or a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for 3 hours or more to complete it.


You can enjoy the bubble wrap texture of the flesh and the smooth jelly part, which is juicy and satisfying. It looks gorgeous, so it looks good for hospitality.

◆ You can also make gummy candies! Slightly sweet "honey lemon gummy"

Next is honey lemon gummy made with a large amount of gelatin. This recipe is a must-see for the author, who has loved gummy candies since he was a child. This is also very easy.

Sprinkle 8 g of powdered gelatin in 70 cc of water, heat in a microwave for 40 seconds, add lemon juice (1 tbsp) and honey (1 tbsp and 1/2 to 2 tbsp) and mix well. Pour it into a mold lightly coated with salad oil, cool it in the refrigerator and harden it.


The hardened gummies are so elastic that they won't crumble when you pinch them with your fingers, and they have a faint honey and lemon scent. The refreshing taste was perfect for a hot day, and I couldn't stop, and I finished eating in no time.


It's softer than the gummy candies on the market, but this handmade feel is like a snack at home. It collapsed a little when I took it out, so I'd like to make it with a larger mold next time!

In addition to this, the recipe book also contains many cooking recipes that make the hamburger steak more juicy than usual, the pancakes have a moist and chewy texture, and just add a little gelatin to make it delicious. .. Summer is the season when you are worried about your skin condition. How about using gelatin to wisely incorporate collagen into your daily cooking?


* "Whole Grapefruit Jelly" is for 2 to 3 pieces, and "Honey Lemon Gummy" is for 15 gummy candies.