Summertime Chilled Umeshu and Okra in Jelly For the Star Festival

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   Place the jelly mixture ingredients in a heat-proof dish.

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   Let the gelatin soak for about 5 minutes and then microwave at 500W for 30 seconds.

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   Stir it while placed in a bowl of ice water.

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   Sprinkle the okra with salt (this salt is not included in the ingredient list) and rub it in.

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   Boil the okra briefly so that they don't get slimy and stay firm.

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   Soak in cold water.

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   Remove the seeds from the tomato.

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   Dice all the ingredients.

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   Place a ring mold on a sheet of plastic wrap and use a rubber band to hold the plastic tightly in place around the mold.

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    Fill the mold with the ham and vegetables, and then place the mold in the freezer until the contents are chilled but not frozen.

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    Once the jelly has thickened, pour it into the mold.

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    Place into the refrigerator to chill and set.

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    When removing from the mold, wrap a warm towel around it to melt the sides of the jelly a bit.

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    It will slide right out.

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    In order to prevent the fibers from the towel from getting onto the jello, cover the top with plastic wrap.

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    Gently push and...

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    it will slide out I used about 5 okra, 1/2 of a medium sized tomato, 1 packet of powdered gelatin, and 1 slice of thinly sliced ham.

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    If you don't have a ring mold, you can use anything you want as a mold.

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    Also, if you want to make the jelly separately and then break it into pieces and add to the vegetables, use 3 g (1 teaspoon) of gelatin.

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    This recipe goes very well with umeshu.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.