Shimmering Seafoam Jelly

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fish scales, cleaned and dried
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 packet agar-agar powder
• Blue food coloring (optional)
• Edible pearls for garnish

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the fish scales and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Strain the fish scale-infused water into a clean saucepan, discarding the scales.
3. Add sugar, lime juice, and agar-agar powder to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar and agar-agar have dissolved.
5. If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring to achieve a seafoam hue.
6. Pour the jelly mixture into individual molds or a large dish. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
7. Once set, unmold the jelly and garnish with edible pearls before serving.