Pandan Leaf Intanin Dessert with Young Coconut Milk

Steps

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1. 1
   Make the syrup: in a pot, combine 1 liter of water with 300 g granulated sugar. Adjust sweetness to taste, add 3–4 pandan leaves, heat until sugar dissolves completely, then set aside to cool.
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2. 2
   Prepare the coconut milk: pour 500 ml coconut milk into a pot, add 1 tsp salt for depth, add 3–4 pandan leaves for aroma, and 1–2 young coconuts to taste. Heat until boiling, then set aside to cool.
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3. 3
   Prepare the batter: combine 150 g tapioca starch with 500 ml pandan leaf juice and 50 g sugar. Stir with a spatula until the flour dissolves completely before heating, to avoid lumps.
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   Cook on low heat, stirring and scraping the pan bottom continuously. Use a non-stick or brass pan. Keep the heat low to avoid lumps or cracking. The mixture will gradually thicken and become glossy as it cooks; continue stirring until it becomes translucent.
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   Turn off heat and let cool briefly. Transfer the hot mixture into a piping bag (a 20×32 cm bag works well, or use a plastic bag if unavailable). The warm texture ensures soft, chewy pearls.
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   Snip the tip of the piping bag to the desired size. Squeeze the mixture into the prepared syrup and cut into pieces with scissors. If the mixture sticks to the scissors, dip them lightly in syrup to prevent sticking.
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   Soak the pearls in the syrup for 5–10 minutes to let them absorb the sweetness.
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   To serve: scoop the pearls into a bowl, add syrup to taste, pour in the cooled coconut milk, and top with young coconut meat. The soft, fragrant pearls paired with rich coconut milk create an aromatic delight. Serve cold or chilled for best flavor.
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