The simple pudding with agar-agar is one of my favorites. Layer your favorite lotus or parle biscuits soaked with black coffee in a square or rectangular serving tray. Pour this mousse pudding mixture and let it set. You can also choose not to layer like one in the image below. But don't forget to serve it with some chocolate sauce.
In a saucepan, wash and soak the agar agar in water for 5 minutes. You don't have to do it if using the powder or flakey version.
In another saucepan bring milk to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add condensed milk and stir well.(Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more condensed milk or sugar as needed).
Agar-Agar is also called china grass in some parts and is vegetarian.
I used the baker's agar-agar strands which looks like a mesh. I cut a 10-gram mesh into half and used it accordingly.
You can use agar powder or gelatin. Follow the instructions on the package for the right quantity.
You can fill the custard into molds and invert it into a serving dish once set.
You can also layer your favorite lotus or parle biscuits soaked with black coffee in a square or rectangular serving tray. Pour this mousse pudding mixture and let it set.
For vegan option: Substitute coconut milk instead of regular milk. Take care not to let it boil or else the coconut milk will curdle. Use any sweetener of your choice.