Gelatin is a colorless binding agent obtained from animal connective tissue that turns liquids into a jelly-like texture. It comes in sheet or powder form; it is bloomed in cold water and added to heated liquid. It is used in muhallebi-style desserts, mousses, and structures like panna cotta.
Where It's Used
“Soften the gelatin sheets in cold water and add them to the cream mixture you've heated.”