Cendol
HalalShaved ice dessert with green pandan-flavored rice flour jelly strips, coconut milk, and gula Melaka syrup. A refreshing treat perfect for Malaysia's tropical heat.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
30 min
Ingredients
- rice flour
- pandan juice
- coconut milk
- gula Melaka
- shaved ice
- red beans
Variations
- cendol biasa
- cendol durian
- cendol pulut
- cendol kacang merah
Did You Know
Penang Road Famous Cendol has been operating since the 1930s and regularly draws queues stretching down the street. The Penang vs. Melaka cendol rivalry is a serious debate among Malaysians.
Nutrition Facts
1 bowl (300ml)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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