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Ais Kacang with Nata de Coco Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup shaved ice
- 1/4 cup red beans
- 1/4 cup sweet corn
- 1/4 cup nata de coco
- 1/4 cup grass jelly
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon rose syrup
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar syrup

Special equipment needed:
- Ice shaver machine

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Shave the ice using an ice shaver machine and place it in a bowl.
2. Add the red beans, sweet corn, nata de coco, and grass jelly on top of the shaved ice.
3. Drizzle the evaporated milk and condensed milk over the ingredients.
4. Pour the rose syrup and palm sugar syrup on top of the mixture.
5. Serve immediately.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Serving size:
1 serving

Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 50mg
Sugar: 30g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red beans can be substituted with kidney beans or black beans.
- Sweet corn can be substituted with canned corn or fresh corn kernels.
- Nata de coco can be substituted with lychee or pineapple chunks.
- Grass jelly can be substituted with agar agar or gelatin.

Variations:
- Add sliced fruits such as mango, kiwi, or strawberries.
- Use different syrups such as chocolate or caramel.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to shave the ice finely for a better texture.
- Adjust the amount of syrup and milk according to your preference.
- You can also add crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for extra crunch.

Storage instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
Serve the Ais Kacang with Nata de Coco in a clear glass or bowl to showcase the colorful ingredients.

Garnishes:
Sprinkle some chopped nuts or sesame seeds on top for added texture.

Pairings:
Serve with some traditional Malaysian snacks such as Kuih Lapis or Kuih Bahulu.

Suggested side dishes:
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Troubleshooting advice:
If the mixture is too sweet, add more ice to balance the flavors.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and store them properly to avoid contamination.

Food history:
Ais Kacang is a popular Malaysian dessert that originated from the Chinese shaved ice dessert called Baobing. It is commonly served during hot weather to cool down.

Flavor profiles:
Ais Kacang with Nata de Coco has a sweet and refreshing flavor with a variety of textures from the different ingredients.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the Ais Kacang with Nata de Coco as a dessert or a refreshing snack.

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Region: Malaysian

Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Creamy, Crunchy