Chendol

Indulge in the sweet, creamy delight of Chendol, a traditional Southeast Asian dessert made with rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar. Perfect for warm evenings or as a refreshing treat after a meal.

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup palm sugar
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup screwpine leaves (pandan leaves)
• 1 cup ice shavings
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1

   In a pot, mix the rice flour with 1 cup of water to form a smooth batter.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, then place a sieve or a bamboo steamer over it.

3. 3

   Use a ladle to pour the rice flour mixture into the sieve, allowing the mixture to drip into the boiling water, forming green jelly.

4. 4

   In another pot, dissolve the palm sugar in 1 cup of water over low heat, adding the pandan leaves and salt. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Remove the pandan leaves from the palm sugar syrup and let it cool.

6. 6

   To serve, place the green jelly in a bowl, top with ice shavings, pour over the coconut milk, and drizzle with the palm sugar syrup.

7. 7

   Enjoy your refreshing Chendol!