Saturday, June 6, 2009

Coconut Milk with Slithery Green Jelly Noodles

Es Cendol

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Cendol jelly noodles have the essence and color of the pandan leaf. Make them yourself or find them ready-made in yourfriendly neighbour Asian market. The Vietnamese variety called Bahn Lot can sometimes be found frozen.

2 cups cendol noodles
1/4 cup palm sugar
1/2 cup tsp. salt
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups ice

  • To make the syrup heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan and dissolve in the palm sugar.
  • In a separate pan combine the coconut milk and salt. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Allow both syrup and coconut milk to cool.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of syrup into each glass. Add 1/4 cup ofcendol jelly noodles and pour the coconut milk over the top. Add ice cubes if desired.

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