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Orange gelo

Fresh orange juice thickened with starch: the Sicilian fruit pudding.

  • 15 min
  • 1 serving
  • Vegan
  • Italian cuisine
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Orange gelo

Per serving

Calories
149 kcal
Protein
1.2 g
Carbohydrates
35.8 g
Fat
0.3 g

Values computed from the ingredients with USDA FoodData Central and the CREA tables.

Ingredients

For 1 serving

  • Fresh orange juice150 ml
  • Cornstarch12 g
  • Sugar8 g
  • Orange zest2 g

In season: November – March

Method

  1. Finely grate the orange zest, just the coloured part, and set it aside.
  2. In a small pan, mix the cornflour with the sugar, then pour in the cold orange juice a little at a time, whisking until no lumps remain.
  3. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring constantly, especially across the bottom, then cook for 2 minutes, until the gelo thickens and turns glossy.
  4. Pour it into a small mould rinsed with cold water, let it cool slightly, then cover and chill for 3 hours, until fully set.
  5. Turn it out onto a small plate and finish with the grated orange zest.

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