Orange-Ginger Gel Sheets

These gel sheets are very versatile. They can be cut into wide strips and used as a wrapper for sushi. You can cut them into squares and use them as a pseudo wonton wrapper. You can use round cookie cutters and make flavored "crepes" that hold either sweet or savory dishes. You can also just drape them over vegetables or stir fried meat.

In this recipe I use an orange and ginger flavored liquid but you can use any flavors you want for the dish you are creating. Most fruit juices are great for sweet sheets. Curries or herb infusions are wonderful with savory dishes.

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