「In the shop.」
Lin Xu stirred continuously in the pot with a spoon. This step truly tested one's patience because agar didn't dissolve easily, and the stove still had to maintain a low heat. It felt as if he'd been stirring forever, yet the agar remained unchanged.
"Would using something else be faster?" People in the shop were waiting to eat, so they were quite concerned about the cooking method.
Lin Xu said, "Using Gelatin or Ice Jelly would be easier; cornstarch could also work. It's just that agar dissolves slowly. But overall, agar produces the best texture."
Gelatin results in a springier texture, with a somewhat sticky, jelly-like quality. Ice Jelly results in a somewhat runnier texture. Neither offered the distinct, crisp sensation that agar provided, especially after chilling—that crispness brought an instant cooling sensation.
