Bubur Barli dan Sagu | Sweet Barley Porridge with Palm Sugar | Healthy Summer Drink

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Brown sugar offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit is more accessible and budget-friendly.

sago

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is more widely available and less expensive.

In a pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil.

Add barley and pandan leaves. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 25–30 minutes, or until barley is soft and cooked through.

In a separate pot, boil water and cook sago until translucent. Strain and rinse the cooked sago under cold water to remove excess starch.

Add cooked sago to the barley pot.

Stir in sugar and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Lower the heat and add coconut milk. Stir gently and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Do not boil coconut milk on high heat to prevent curdling.

Serve warm or chilled. Add extra coconut milk or drizzle of palm sugar syrup before serving if desired.

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