This jelly is of vegetable substances,
made from seaweed, Graciliaria vellucosa, which is popularly
known in Jamaica
as Irish moss. It is reputed to have aphrodisiac properties,
but this is possibly in the mind rather than in the
content.
Ingredient
1/2 lb fresh or 2oz dried Irish moss
1 tablespoon Jamaica white rum
1 cup milk and 10 cups water
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg Sugar
Strawberry syrup
Cooking
Directions
If dried Irish moss is to be used, soak it for a few
hours in water.
Otherwise, clean the fresh moss of all other bits of
seaweed and wash thoroughly to remove any sand and grit.
Simmer the moss in the water until tender, then top
up the water to the original level and bring to the
boil.
Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth or fine sieve.
Add sugar to taste, and then add milk, nutmeg, and enough
strawberry syrup to make it pink in colour.
Transfer the liquid to a glass bowl and refrigerate
until it has set.
This jelly has a very delicate and subtle flavor.
Irish moss is also made into a more liquid form and
used as a drink
