Es Dawet (Coconut-Lime Jelly Drink)
A refreshing coconut milk drink with chewy jelly cubes, lime, and palm sugar syrup.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Water
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Lime zest(optional)
- 3 tbsp Palm sugar (gula jawa), grated
- 3 tbsp Water (for syrup)
- 1 tsp Agar-agar powder
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar(optional)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the jelly: In a small pot, whisk agar-agar into 1/2 cup (120 ml) water. Bring to a gentle boil for about 1 minute, stirring until fully dissolved. Stir in lime juice, then pour into a shallow dish. Chill 5 minutes (or until set). Cut into small cubes.
- 2
Make the palm sugar syrup: In the same pot (or a small saucepan), combine palm sugar with 3 tbsp water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until syrupy and slightly thick. Remove from heat.
- 3
Assemble the drink: In two glasses, add coconut milk, lime zest (if using), and jelly cubes. Drizzle with palm sugar syrup to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
310
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
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