Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup shaved ice
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red beans
- 1/4 cup grass jelly, cubed
- 1/4 cup palm sugar syrup
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon rose syrup
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Special equipment needed:
- Ice shaver or blender
- Bowls or glasses for serving
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, mix the palm sugar syrup and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
2. In a bowl, mix the shaved ice, sweet corn kernels, red beans, and grass jelly.
3. Drizzle the rose syrup and condensed milk over the ice mixture.
4. Pour the palm sugar syrup over the top.
5. Finish with a drizzle of evaporated milk.
6. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
5. Temperature:
No temperature required.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 2 servings.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 270
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 70mg
Sugar: 32g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Sweet corn kernels can be substituted with canned corn or other fruits like mango or kiwi.
- Red beans can be substituted with kidney beans or black beans.
- Grass jelly can be substituted with agar-agar or basil seeds.
- Palm sugar syrup can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Rose syrup can be substituted with grenadine or raspberry syrup.
- Condensed milk can be substituted with coconut milk or soy milk.
Variations:
- Add different types of fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or pineapple.
- Use different types of syrups like chocolate or caramel.
- Add nuts like peanuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a high-quality ice shaver or blender for the best results.
- Chill the bowls or glasses before serving to keep the ice from melting too quickly.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less syrup.
Storage instructions:
This dish is best served immediately and should not be stored.
Reheating instructions:
This dish cannot be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in a clear glass to show off the layers of colors and textures.
Garnishes:
Garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of lime.
Pairings:
This dish pairs well with savory snacks like fried chicken or spring rolls.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a small salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the ice melts too quickly, try using smaller ice cubes or adding more shaved ice.
Food safety advice:
Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
Food history:
Ais kacang is a popular dessert in Malaysia and Singapore. It is also known as ABC (air batu campur), which means "mixed ice" in Malay.
Flavor profiles:
This dish is sweet and refreshing with a mix of textures from the ice, corn, and beans.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a refreshing snack on a hot day.
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Region: Malaysian