Submitted by orgfoodaddict on August 1, 2008 - 11:45am.
ikn and greenie- you can buy irish moss online at the above website. Its hard to say just how much irish moss creates a large spoonful- but I would recommend preparing more than two spoonfuls worth- especially if you begin to use it in other live dishes. The gel lasts about a good two weeks or more (go by the smell) - I would not freeze the gel for more than brief half hour.
Thanks for the additional information. Can you tell us how much moss to start with to end up with a large spoonful of the gel? And how long the gel lasts in the fridge, or can you freeze it?
Submitted by orgfoodaddict on July 30, 2008 - 9:07am.
First- the irish moss- you need to rinse really well till there is little to no seaweed smell. Wash off any excess sand/etc. Then soak irish moss in filtered water to cover for 12-24 hrs, rinsing a few times a day. After irish moss is soaked well- add in vitamix with water and blend- start with a little water- if you add too much the mixture will not congeal- blend well till smooth.
Submitted by orgfoodaddict on July 30, 2008 - 8:25am.
Hi Ikn- Irish Moss is a sea algae- commonly known as Carregeenan- that expands in water and when blended- takes on a gelatinous texture. Its extremely healing for the digestive tract and rich in minerals.
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ikn and greenie- you can buy irish moss online at the above website. Its hard to say just how much irish moss creates a large spoonful- but I would recommend preparing more than two spoonfuls worth- especially if you begin to use it in other live dishes. The gel lasts about a good two weeks or more (go by the smell) - I would not freeze the gel for more than brief half hour.
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orgfoodaddict,
Thanks for the additional information. Can you tell us how much moss to start with to end up with a large spoonful of the gel? And how long the gel lasts in the fridge, or can you freeze it?
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Thanks! would chia seeds be a good substitute if I can't get the Irish Moss at my local healthfood store?
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First- the irish moss- you need to rinse really well till there is little to no seaweed smell. Wash off any excess sand/etc. Then soak irish moss in filtered water to cover for 12-24 hrs, rinsing a few times a day. After irish moss is soaked well- add in vitamix with water and blend- start with a little water- if you add too much the mixture will not congeal- blend well till smooth.
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orgfoodaddict,
So once you have the Irish Moss, how do you make the gel? What proportion of moss to water, how long, etc?
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Hi Ikn- Irish Moss is a sea algae- commonly known as Carregeenan- that expands in water and when blended- takes on a gelatinous texture. Its extremely healing for the digestive tract and rich in minerals.
http://www.royalhimalayan.com/rawkitchen.htm- sells irish moss.
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Silly question: what is Irish Moss gel? this recipe sounds very yummy!