Toddy Palm Fruit Ice (Es Kolang-Kaling) - Ramadan Day 23

Seriously getting closer to the big feast which I so cannot wait. Day 24 today and tonight I have this following drink that I made yesterday for day 23 :D It's been hot lately that cold icy and sweet drink is just perfect, more than anything, to break the fasting, you know :)

Nothing too hard, may not seem special, but seriously quenching the thirst like so satisfying hahaha

Have you heard of Toddy Palm? Well I used the seeds from the fruits for this following ice. In Indonesia we call the seeds as "kolang-kaling". Served with coconut milk, ice cubes, and our special syrup, called cocopandan (made of Pandan juice and coconut juice).

This drink is so easy to make and for a lazy person like me (come on now, from dawn til dusk, from 3 AM to 9 PM, no water no food, I am allowed to be lazy, right? hahahah), it is quick and simple to prepare. Win-win for myself :D

I see that some friends asked what screwpine leaf is. It is Pandan or fragrant leaf. It's leaves are green and would produce green water/juice. Can be used for food coloring, food flavoring, in cooking and baking plus drinks.

Anyways, here is how to make the drink

• 1 large can toddy palm fruit seed in heavy syrup, do not rinse
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/4 c cocopandan syrup (the color is red)
• Mix everything in a bowl (if you make hours before, you can chill the mixture in the fridge)

Now, for serving. Pour a little cocopandan syrup into your serving glass, top with ice cubes, then pour above mixture (about 1 large ladle) into the glass, serve, mix, and enjoy :D

See you soon again!