Es Dawet (Coconut Milk Coconut Jelly Drink)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 small leaves Pandan leaves (or pandan extract)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 cup Ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Make pandan jelly: If using pandan leaves, blend with 1/2 cup water and strain to get pandan water. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with the cold water until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook jelly (10 minutes total cook time): Pour pandan water into a small pot with sugar and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, whisking constantly, until thick and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Pour into a shallow dish, cool 5 minutes, then cut into small cubes.

3. 3

   Assemble drink (10 minutes total prep time): In serving glasses, add ice. Stir coconut milk with 1/4 cup water (or use the remaining water) and pour over the ice. Add pandan jelly cubes and sweeten to taste if needed, then serve immediately.