Kolak Indonesian style compote

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa adds protein and is gluten-free.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit is more accessible and budget-friendly.

Boil 1.5 liters of water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 400 grams of palm sugar and stir until dissolved.

Incorporate 600 ml of fresh coconut milk and 3 tsp of salt, then simmer for a few minutes.

Add sliced yellow sweet potato, sweet palm fruit, and jackfruit, cooking until tender.

Stir in pandan leaves and vanilla paste for aroma and flavor, simmering for a few more minutes.

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