Step 1

Remove about 1 heaping cup of dried sea moss from the package and rinse thoroughly. There may be some ocean debris such as sand and salt.

Step 2

Transfer to a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let the sea moss soak in the warm water for about 20 minutes. Rinse a second time.

Step 3

Place the soaked and rinsed sea moss into a large pot and cover with water. Set over high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Remove from heat and let soak in the hot water for 20 minutes. The moss will turn into gelatinous strands of translucent yellow seaweed.

Step 5

Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the soft moss and transfer it to a blender or food processor. Add ¼ cup of filtered water and blend until very smooth and creamy. Add more water as needed, depending on how thick you'd like the gel. The typical ratio is 1 cup rehydrated sea moss to ¼ cup water.

Step 6

Use a rubber spatula to transfer the smooth sea moss gel to a lidded glass food storage container such as a Mason jar.

Step 7

Let cool, then refrigerate, covered for up to 3 weeks. Sea moss gel can also be frozen for up to 1 year.