Elastic, Flexible Caramel Gel with Carrageenan
A stretchy caramel gel set with kappa and iota carrageenan, ideal as a playful modern-plating garnish.
Nutrition
per per 300 g portion350
Calories
0g
Protein
85g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
| 500 g | water |
| 150 g | sugar |
| 50 g | golden syrup |
| 20 g | water |
| 5 g | carrageenan kappa |
| 3 g | carrageenan iota |
Instructions
- Whisk the Carrageenan Kappa and Iota into 500 g of the water and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the sugar and golden syrup with the remaining 20 g of water.
- Continue to heat slowly until the mixture caramelises and reaches 150°C.
- Gradually add the rest of the water/carrageenan mix into the pan with the caramelised sugar.
- Whisk and continue heating until the caramel is dissolved.
- Continue heating until the mixture reaches simmering point, simmer for a few minutes, then pour into a container to set.