Jamaican Vegetarian Style Irish Moss Drink

Name: Jamaican Vegetarian Style Irish Moss Drink
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H55M0.000S
Yield: 1 to 2 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 2 ounces Irish moss, washed well to remove salt, sand and grit; 2 cups coconut milk; 3 large ice cubes, or about 1/4 cup very cold water; 2 cups almond milk, or coconut, soy, cow, goat or sheep milk; 1/4 cup ground linseed (flaxseed); 6 strands isinglass; 3 pieces gum arabic; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons Jamaican white rum

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Level: Easy
Total: 3 hr 55 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 3 hr
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 1 to 2 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 3 hr 55 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 3 hr
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 1 to 2 servings

Ingredients

Irish Moss Mixture:

2 ounces Irish moss, washed well to remove salt, sand and grit

2 cups coconut milk

3 large ice cubes, or about 1/4 cup very cold water

Drink:

2 cups almond milk, or coconut, soy, cow, goat or sheep milk

1/4 cup ground linseed (flaxseed)

6 strands isinglass

3 pieces gum arabic

3/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons Jamaican white rum

Directions

For the irish moss mixture: Combine the coconut milk, moss and ice cubes in a blender and blend well until all of the Irish moss pieces have been pulverized. Stop blending halfway through and scrape down the sides and lid of the blender with a spatula to get any remaining pieces of moss. The warmer the mixture becomes the thicker and pastier it will be, and it will begin to stick to the sides of the blender, so try to keep it cool. The coconut milk can be put in the refrigerator to stay cold before blending.
For the drink: Heat 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat with the milk, 1/3 cup of the Irish moss mixture, the linseed, isinglass and gum arabic. Bring to a boil and allow it to simmer until all of the ingredients have been dissolved and incorporated and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Turn down to low heat and add the sugar, vanilla and nutmeg and continue cooking, stirring occasionally for another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Any tiny pieces of moss remaining in the mixture are edible, but can be strained out at this point if preferred.
Let cool in the fridge for at least 3 hours, as the beverage is traditionally served cold. Stir in the rum. The mixture will thicken more as it cools off. Depending on your personal taste, you may loosen the mixture slightly with water, milk or both and adjust the sweetness before serving.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

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