Thursday, 18 July 2013

Chendol

Chendol

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Location: Clementi Town Centre


Social and cultural significance of food preparation and consumption:

Chendol is usually eaten to quench your thrist or as a dessert.^^

Food Preparations

 


 It is made from coconut milk, thin green pandan flavored noodles, shaved ice and palm sugar. Red beans, rice and grass jelly are added on top as additional toppings. 

 Then mix everything together and there you have it! J


In Indonesia, chendol is a dark-green pulpy dish of rice (or sago) flour worms with coconut milk and syrup of areca sugar. It used to be served without ice. In Javanese, chendol refers to the green jelly-like part of the beverage. The influence of Singapore have also added other toppings such as durians and vanilla ice cream.

History
Chendol is a traditional dessert originated from Malaysia. It is also popular in Indonesia , Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and Southern Thailand. Chendol has become a part of cuisine in Southeast Asia and is often sold by vendors at roadsides, hawker centres and food courts. There is possible that each country developed its own recipes once ice became readily available.

Origin

It is a Malay dish which was brought to from Malaysia to Singapore. Now it is a popular Malay dish in Singapore.


Consumption
It is served as a dessert so just drink and eat it.

Reviews:

“It is very sweet and tasty.”

“It has a bit too much coconut milk, but still taste as delicious.”


"Though there is a lot of coconut milk, the milk makes it more refreshing, the green noodles are chewy and the shaved ice makes it cooling. I recommend everyone to try it ^^ "

Ratings:

3/5

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