Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup shaved ice
- 1/4 cup red beans, cooked
- 1/4 cup sweet corn, cooked
- 1/4 cup grass jelly, cubed
- 1/4 cup palm sugar syrup
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
Special equipment needed:
- Ice shaver or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Shave ice using an ice shaver or blend ice in a blender until it becomes finely crushed.
2. Place the shaved ice in a bowl or a tall glass.
3. Add cooked red beans, sweet corn, and cubed grass jelly on top of the shaved ice.
4. Drizzle palm sugar syrup and evaporated milk over the toppings.
5. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Served chilled
Serving size:
1 serving
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 40mg
Sugar: 35g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of palm sugar syrup, you can use simple syrup or honey.
- Instead of evaporated milk, you can use condensed milk or coconut milk.
Variations:
- You can add other toppings such as diced fruits, peanuts, or chocolate chips.
- You can also use different types of jelly such as agar-agar or konjac jelly.
Tips and tricks:
- To make the shaved ice fluffier, freeze the ice cubes for a few hours before shaving.
- You can also add a few drops of pandan essence to the palm sugar syrup for extra flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Ais kacang is best served fresh and should not be stored for too long.
Reheating instructions:
- Ais kacang should not be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall glass or a bowl and garnish with extra toppings.
Garnishes:
- Diced fruits, peanuts, or chocolate chips.
Pairings:
- Ais kacang is best paired with savory snacks such as satay or fried noodles.
Suggested side dishes:
- Satay, fried noodles, or spring rolls.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the shaved ice is too coarse, blend it again until it becomes finer.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the red beans and sweet corn thoroughly before adding them to the dish.
Food history:
- Ais kacang is a popular Malaysian dessert that originated from the Chinese shaved ice dessert.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and refreshing.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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Region: Malaysian
Taste: Sweet, Refreshing, Creamy, Nutty