[heba]

i made rice krispie squares today

[zzze]

asslamau alaykum

I can't wait to make mr.zzze the oreo cake insha Allah

[hijabihoodlum]

Originally Posted by Aida

Chocolate chip cookies with walnuts. Recipe is from the back of the chocolate chip package.

which company? nestle tollhouse has my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. i replace the nuts with lots of oatmeal.

[hefty]

Is there such a thing as halal unflavored gelatin?? If so where can I find it (in Northern VA)?? There are so many cheesecake and mousse recipes that call for it, but I've never tried 'em b/c of the lack of pork-free gelatin.. I don't know how they'd turn out without it either.
If I can find it, i wanna make this:
Chocolate-glazed Hazelnut Mousse Cake: 2000s Recipes + Menus: gourmet.com
yummayyyy

[Aida]

Originally Posted by hijabihoodlum

which company? nestle tollhouse has my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. i replace the nuts with lots of oatmeal.

That's the one I used as well. It's the simplest and easiest one thus far. Hmm I wonder what it will taste like with oatmeal.

[hijabihoodlum]

Originally Posted by hefty

Is there such a thing as halal unflavored gelatin?? If so where can I find it (in Northern VA)?? There are so many cheesecake and mousse recipes that call for it, but I've never tried 'em b/c of the lack of pork-free gelatin.. I don't know how they'd turn out without it either.
If I can find it, i wanna make this:
Chocolate-glazed Hazelnut Mousse Cake: 2000s Recipes + Menus: gourmet.com
yummayyyy

i haven't found it yet i think once they start realizing that muslims would like to make desserts requiring gelatin too, that they'll finally come out with it. i've checked local halal grocery stores and all they have is the jello imitation flavored stuff. and i dont know what an acceptable substitute is.

That's the one I used as well. It's the simplest and easiest one thus far. Hmm I wonder what it will taste like with oatmeal.

i put in a lot of oatmeal. about a cup (maybe a little more). it makes the cookies bake well; they don't spread out much. i like letting the dough sit for a while so the oats can soak up some of the moisture (unless im rushing). the oats make it chewy; they don't flavor it so much as add texture.

[vanillawafer]

Originally Posted by hijabihoodlum

i haven't found it yet i think once they start realizing that muslims would like to make desserts requiring gelatin too, that they'll finally come out with it. i've checked local halal grocery stores and all they have is the jello imitation flavored stuff. and i dont know what an acceptable substitute is.

agar agar is a substitute for gelatin. Its made from seaweed or something. I don't know where you can find it, but maybe some health food stores? Its common among vegans/vegetarians.

[hijabihoodlum]

Originally Posted by heba

i made rice krispie squares today

your post inspired me to make some too

[hefty]

Originally Posted by hijabihoodlum

i haven't found it yet i think once they start realizing that muslims would like to make desserts requiring gelatin too, that they'll finally come out with it. i've checked local halal grocery stores and all they have is the jello imitation flavored stuff. and i dont know what an acceptable substitute is.

Yeah it's like they think our desserts consist of baklava and gulab jamun.. the end ...


*gulab jamun = desi deep fried sugary balls of dough.

Originally Posted by vanillawafer

agar agar is a substitute for gelatin. Its made from seaweed or something. I don't know where you can find it, but maybe some health food stores? Its common among vegans/vegetarians.

agar agar??? whaaaaa.. sounds like something from organic chem lab

[hefty]

lol so I googled halal gelatin and found....

lol the website seems kind of sketchy- and $7 for a "sachet" of gelatin?!?! what a rip!!!
Halal Gelatine.Com - Buy Halal Gelatine 2 get 1 FREE!!!

[zakk]

agar agar is what they use to make the kind of falooda that's like jello.... not the kind that's like noodles. Agar agar does have a weird taste though.

[zakk]

Oh, you can find agar agar in asian stores (not south asian)

[MoonStar]

Originally Posted by zakk

Oh, you can find agar agar in asian stores (not south asian)

I think it's also called china grass, that stuff that looks like plastic straw that you have to dissolve

[zakk]

yup. that's it.

[jaani]

China grass makes some good desserts and drinks

~j