Ingredients
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1 cup pandan water (blend pandan leaves with water and strain) pandan leaves1 cup pandan water (blend pandan leaves with water and strain)
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1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess) coconut milk1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
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2 cups filtered water, divided water2 cups filtered water, divided
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1/2 cup organic cane sugar, divided organic cane sugar1/2 cup organic cane sugar, divided
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2 tablespoons agar-agar powder, divided agar agar powder2 tablespoons agar-agar powder, divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt salt1/4 teaspoon salt
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Optional: shredded coconut and toasted sesame seeds for garnish toasted sesame seedsOptional: shredded coconut and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
Layer the fragrant pandan and rich coconut mixtures in small cups for a beautiful two-tone effect. Allow each layer to set before adding the next to achieve clean, distinct stripes. Serve chilled for the most refreshing experience. Agar-agar sets quickly at room temperature, so work efficiently and pour layers while the mixtures are still hot to ensure smooth layering. You can find pandan leaves in most Asian grocery stores; substitute pandan extract if needed.
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Prepare pandan water by blending a handful of pandan leaves with 1 cup water, then straining to extract the green liquid. |
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In a saucepan, combine 1 cup pandan water, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup cane sugar, and 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder. Stir well. |
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until agar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Simmer for another minute. |
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Pour the hot mixture into small cups or molds, filling halfway. Let cool at room temperature until just set (about 15 minutes). |
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For the coconut layer, combine coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup cane sugar, 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder, and salt in a clean saucepan. |
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Repeat the same process: bring to a boil, stir until agar dissolves, then simmer for 1 minute. |
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Gently pour the coconut layer over the set pandan layer. Let cool until completely set (about 30 minutes). |
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Once firm, garnish with shredded coconut and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Chill before serving. |
