Es Cendol / Dawet || Great beverage for summer

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and fat.

ice

💰Cheaper: crushed ice

Crushed ice is easier to make at home.

pandan leaves

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic flavor.

Combine 750 ml water, 125 grams rice flour, 75 grams tapioca flour, 0.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 packet Nutrijel in a bowl.

Stir until smooth without lumps.

Add pandan paste to the mixture until the desired green color is achieved.

Cook the mixture over medium to low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and bubbles.

Prepare a large bowl filled with ice water.

Pour the cooked mixture into a cendol mold and let it cool in the ice water.

Once cooled, mix the cendol with coconut milk and additional sugar to taste.

Serve with ice.

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