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Cendol

A refreshing Southeast Asian dessert of shaved ice, coconut milk, brown sugar syrup, and green jelly strips. Quick to assemble and perfect for a hot day.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
250
Protein
2g
Cendol
refreshingSoutheast Asianveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freenonecrunchy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup palm sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Step 2

    Place the 2 cups shaved ice in a serving bowl or glass.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange the 1 cup cendol jelly strips over the ice.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the 1/2 cup coconut milk evenly over the cendol and ice.

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle the cooled palm sugar syrup over the top. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • serving bowl or glass

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