Ginseng Dew Leaves

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Ginseng Dew is a species of flowering plant native to mainland Southeast Asia and used particularly in the cuisines of northeast Thailand and Laos. It is a climbing plant with deep green leaves and yellowish flowers, tolerating only very mild frost. It contains many health benefits that go along with its cooling effect. “Suong Sam” is made from the leaves of a flowering plant named “Ginseng Dew”, and it is very simple to make this green jelly. We just crush, mash or crumple the leaves in a bowl of water, until the water becomes green, then it takes probably a few hours for the green liquid to coagulate. Then we have a soft jelly-like consistency, ready for us to make a cool refreshment. It is a refreshing chilled treat and easy to make. Suong Sam jelly can be enjoyed as a simple dessert or added to beverages to make delicious cold drinks.