Cendol
Dive into the indulgent world of **Cendol**, a beloved Southeast Asian dessert that’s as refreshing as it is visually captivating. Made with silky green pandan-flavored noodles crafted from mung bean flour, this chilled treat gets its vibrant hue from natural pandan extract and a hint of green food coloring. The noodles are served in a sweet, caramel-like palm sugar syrup and rich, creamy coconut milk, creating layers of flavors that dance on your palate. Topped with crushed ice, Cendol is the ultimate tropical relief on a hot day. This easy-to-make dessert bursts with authentic flavor and is perfect for anyone looking to explore traditional Asian cuisine. **Cendol recipe**, **pandan dessert**, and **coconut milk treat** are just a few reasons to try this irresistible crowd-pleaser today!
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Ingredients
- 100 g Mung bean flour
- 10 leaves Pandan leaves
- 400 ml Water
- 0.5 tsp Green food coloring
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 200 g Palm sugar
- 500 ml Coconut milk
- 200 g Ice cubes
- 100 ml Water (for syrup)
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the pandan extract by blending pandan leaves with 400 ml of water, strain the liquid, and set aside.
Step 2
In a pot, combine mung bean flour, pandan extract,½ tsp of salt, and green food coloring. Stir well to dissolve the flour.
Step 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and forms a dough-like consistency for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
Prepare a large bowl with icy water. Pour the dough into a cendol or perforated mold and press it over the cold water to create noodle shapes. Let them set in the water.
Step 5
For the syrup, melt the palm sugar in a saucepan with 100 ml of water. Stir until dissolved, then strain to remove impurities.
Step 6
In another saucepan, heat the coconut milk with a pinch of salt until warm. Do not boil.
Step 7
To serve, place a generous amount of cendol noodles into a serving glass. Add palm sugar syrup and then the coconut milk.
Step 8
Top with ice cubes and stir before serving for a refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1527.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1299 |
| Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1343.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 241g | |
| Protein 24g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 202.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4356mg | 0% |
Source of Calories