Chendol (jen Dol)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 12

Refreshing Chendol recipe for a hot summer day

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

345

Sugar

35g

Fat

22g

Chendol is a popular dessert in Southeast Asia that has become increasingly well known around the world. The dessert typically consists of pandan noodles, sweetened coconut milk, and mung beans, but the recipe can vary depending on the region. The unique green color of the pandan noodles comes from the screwpine leaves that are used to make them. The sweetened coconut milk is usually simmered with a variety of ingredients, such as palm sugar, pandan leaves, and grated coconut, which gives it a rich and complex flavor. Chendol is a perfect dessert to enjoy on a hot summer day, and its unique flavor and textural elements make it a delight for the taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Blend the screwpine leaves with 1/2 cup of water, then strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
2.	Add green food coloring to the screwpine water.
3.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together the green pea flour and 2 cups of water until smooth.
4.	Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and turns translucent.
5.	Pour the mixture through a large-holed colander into a bowl of ice water.
6.	In a saucepan, combine the palm sugar, granulated sugar, and remaining 2 cups of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
7.	Add the coconut and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.	Add a pinch of salt to taste.
9.	Divide the pandan noodles and sweetened coconut milk evenly among four bowls. Serve immediately.

PROS

Chendol is a refreshing and unique dessert that is perfect for hot summer days.
The noodles are mildly sweet and have a satisfyingly chewy texture.
The coconut milk adds a creamy richness to the dessert that is balanced by the pandan flavor.

CONS

The green pea flour used to make the pandan noodles can be hard to find, but it can be substituted with other flours that are similar in texture.
The dessert is also high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Chendol is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients. Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fats, and pandan leaves have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

	10 screwpine leaves
	2 -3 drops green food coloring
	1/2 cup green pea flour ( hoon kway )
	5 tablespoons palm sugar
	1 tablespoon granulated sugar
	4 1/2 cups water
	1 coconut , grated
	salt