Gelatina de Infusiòn de Flores de Jamaica [Spn/Eng]

Gelatin is considered an ideal snack for everyone, due to its numerous health benefits.

It's important to distinguish between the types of gelatin available on the market. We generally opt for the simple gelatin that involves just adding boiling and cooling water to obtain a flavorful gelatin suitable for both children and adults.

It's recommended to differentiate between pure gelatin, which comes in sheets or powder without added flavor, and commercial gelatin, which, as many of us know, contains sugar, colorings, and flavorings. This is what makes them different, and understanding these differences helps us decide which to choose.

Pure gelatin benefits joint, skin, and digestive health because it comes from animal sources, providing collagen. Ultimately, it's up to each individual to choose which type to use. In my case, I prefer pure gelatin for the benefits it provides without chemical additives.

It's up to each person to use their creativity to prepare it in order to obtain its benefits, and to flavor it so that it is very pleasant to the palate, especially if they are children.

Para esta gelatina se usó:

-1 cucharadita de gelatina sin sabor
-1/4 de taza de agua para hidratar la gelatina

Para la infusión:

-1 cucharadita de flores de Jamaica
-3 clavos de especie
-el zumo de un limón
-1 taza más 3/4 de taza de agua

Puede endulzar con azúcar o miel (si es su preferencia, esta preparación no lleva ningún tipo de endulzantes, solo el sabor del limón y el característico sabor de la flor de Jamaica).

For this gelatin, the following was used:

• 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup of water to hydrate the gelatin

For the infusion:

• 1 teaspoon of hibiscus flowers
• 3 cloves
• the juice of one lemon
• 1 cup and 3/4 cups of water

You can sweeten it with sugar or honey (if you prefer; this preparation doesn't include any sweeteners, only the flavor of the lemon and the characteristic flavor of the hibiscus flowers).

El primer paso fue unir el polvo de la gelatina sin sabor con el agua para hidratar.

The first step was to combine the unflavored gelatin powder with the water to hydrate it.

Llevar el resto del agua a la olla para hervir.

Bring the remaining water to a boil.

Al hervir el agua, se lleva las flores de Jamaica y los clavos de especie. Se tapa la olla y se deja por espacio de 5 minutos para que estos nos provean de sus atributos.

Once the water is boiling, add the hibiscus flowers and cloves. Cover the pot and let it steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Transcurridos los 5 minutos, colamos, se coloca el zumo de limón y la gelatina ya hidratada.

After 5 minutes, strain the mixture, add the lemon juice and the softened gelatin.

Se deja reposar un rato antes de hacer las raciones, de esta cantidad de porciones en los ingredientes se usó dos envases para luego llevar a la nevera. En la nevera se requiere de dos a tres horas para que se convierta en la deliciosa gelatina de flores de Jamaica.

De acuerdo al tamaño de envases que utilice puede salir de dos a tres porciones.

Let it rest for a while before serving. This recipe calls for two containers, which were used for servings. Then refrigerate. It will take two to three hours in the refrigerator to set into the delicious hibiscus flower gelatin.

Depending on the size of the containers you use, this recipe will yield two to three servings.

Dos raciones de gelatina de infusión de flores de Jamaica. Si la desea un poco màs firme puede duplicar el ingrediente de la gelatina sin sabor.

Two servings of hibiscus flower infusion gelatin. If you prefer a firmer consistency, you can double the amount of unflavored gelatin.

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