100% Veg Cendol
A sweet dessert made with coconut milk, palm sugar, and green rice flour jelly. Here's a recipe for Cendol:
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup pandan juice (extracted from pandan leaves)
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup palm sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, pandan juice, and water until well combined.
- Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps, and then pour the mixture into a saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and turns into a paste-like consistency.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down slightly.
- Once cooled, push the mixture through a cendol mould into a pot of cold water.
- Cook the cendol in the pot of water for about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Drain the cendol and rinse them with cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture constantly until the palm sugar dissolves completely.
- Let the mixture cool down slightly, then add ice cubes to a serving bowl.
- Top the ice cubes with the cendol and pour the coconut milk mixture over it.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Note: You can also add other toppings like red beans, corn, or diced fruits to your liking.
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.
Cendol Nutrition information
Here is the nutrition information for the recipe provided, assuming it makes 4 servings:
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 24 g
- Protein: 3 g
Health benefits of Cendol
⇒ Hydrating Properties
- Coconut milk is a good source of electrolytes, which can help keep you hydrated.
- This makes veg cendol a refreshing and hydrating dessert option, particularly in hot weather.
⇒ Antioxidant-rich
- Palm sugar contains antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Free radicals are associated with various chronic health conditions, so consuming antioxidant-rich foods like palm sugar can help promote overall health.
⇒ Vegan-Friendly
- Veg cendol is a vegan-friendly dessert option that does not contain any animal products.
- This makes it suitable for those following a vegan diet or those looking to reduce their consumption of animal products.
⇒ Gluten-Free
Green rice flour jelly used in veg cendol is gluten-free, making it a safe option for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
⇒ Low in Fat
- Coconut milk used in veg cendol is low in fat, particularly saturated fat.
- This makes it a healthier dessert option compared to high-fat desserts that can contribute to weight gain and other health issues.
Note: It is important to consume cendol in moderation as it contains sugar and should be considered a treat rather than a regular part of a healthy diet.