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Iced Grass Jelly - Es Cincau

Traditional Indonesian iced grass jelly (Es Cincau) served with warm palm sugar syrup and chilled coconut milk for a refreshing, sweet‑creamy finish.

Easy
30 min
4 servings
Iced Grass Jelly - Es Cincau

Ingredients

  • 500g (1 lb 2 oz) grass jelly block, chilled
  • 150g (5.3 oz) palm sugar, roughly chopped
  • 240ml (1 cup) water (for palm sugar syrup)
  • 240ml (1 cup) coconut milk, well‑chilled
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Method

  1. 1Chill the grass jelly: refrigerate the whole block for at least 30 minutes so it firms up.
  2. 2Break or slice the chilled jelly: using a fork or knife, tear the jelly into bite‑size pieces or thin strips—no cubes.
  3. 3Make palm sugar syrup: in a small saucepan combine palm sugar and water, heat over medium, stirring until fully dissolved.
  4. 4Simmer and clarify: reduce heat and simmer gently 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened, add a pinch of salt, then strain through a fine‑mesh sieve.
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