Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup shaved ice
- 2 tablespoons red beans
- 2 tablespoons sweet corn
- 2 tablespoons grass jelly
- 2 tablespoons attap chee (palm seeds)
- 2 tablespoons gula melaka (palm sugar)
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
Special equipment needed:
- Ice shaver or blender
- Small saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the gula melaka over low heat until it becomes a syrup-like consistency. Set aside to cool.
2. Shave or blend the ice until it becomes a fine snow-like texture.
3. In a serving bowl, add the shaved ice.
4. Top the shaved ice with red beans, sweet corn, grass jelly, and attap chee.
5. Drizzle the gula melaka syrup over the top of the ingredients.
6. Pour the evaporated milk over the top of everything.
7. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Temperature:
Room temperature
Serving size:
1 serving
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 40mg
Sugar: 40g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red beans: kidney beans or black beans
- Sweet corn: canned corn or fresh corn kernels
- Grass jelly: agar-agar jelly or basil seeds
- Attap chee: lychee or longan fruit
- Gula melaka: brown sugar or maple syrup
- Evaporated milk: condensed milk or coconut milk
Variations:
- Add sliced fruit such as mango, banana, or strawberries.
- Use different types of jelly such as nata de coco or aloe vera.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the gula melaka syrup is completely cooled before drizzling it over the shaved ice.
- Use a spoon to mix all the ingredients together before eating.
- Adjust the amount of gula melaka syrup and evaporated milk to your liking.
Storage instructions:
This dessert is best served immediately and cannot be stored.
Reheating instructions:
N/A
Presentation ideas:
Serve in a clear glass bowl or cup to show off the colorful ingredients.
Garnishes:
Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or sesame seeds on top.
Pairings:
This dessert pairs well with savory dishes such as satay or nasi lemak.
Suggested side dishes:
N/A
Troubleshooting advice:
If the gula melaka syrup is too thick, add a small amount of water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure all ingredients are properly washed and cooked before using.
Food history:
Ais Kacang is a popular dessert in Malaysia and Singapore. It is also known as ABC (Ais Batu Campur) which means mixed ice.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, creamy, and refreshing.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a refreshing snack on a hot day.
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Region: Malaysian