Malaysian Popular Dessert 😋RoJak(fruit salad) and Ais Kacang or ABC

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Low-fat milk reduces calories, while whole milk is often cheaper.

sweet syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often less expensive.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sago

Chia seeds offer more fiber, while sago is a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare the cooked red beans by boiling them with 330 ml water, 95 g sugar, and 3 knotted pandan leaves until tender.

In a large bowl, mix hoisin sauce, lime juice, coconut sugar, chili powder, and sesame seeds to create the sauce.

Add the chopped fruits to the sauce and toss to coat them evenly.

Serve the fruit salad topped with the remaining ground peanuts.

To assemble the ice kacang, place a mound of finely shaved ice in a bowl.

Drizzle rose syrup and palm sugar syrup over the ice.

Add a layer of evaporated milk on top of the ice.

Top with cooked red beans, creamed sweet corn, jelly, crushed peanuts, and palm seeds.

Optionally, add sliced bananas and a scoop of durian ice cream.

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