Malaysian · dessert
Ais Kacang (ABC Shaved Ice)
Ais Kacang (ABC Shaved Ice) reads sweetness 7.7, fruity 4.0 and richness 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Malaysian dessert, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.7 · Fruity 4.0 · Richness 4.0 · Umami 3.5 · Warm Spice 3.5 · Heat 2.3 · Salinity 1.8 · Nutty 1.6 · Earthy 1.4 · Floral 1.3 · Sourness 1.2 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Bitterness 0.6 · Citrus 0.6 · Allium 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups shaved ice
- 1/4 cup sweetened red beans
- 1/4 cup corn, cooked
- 1/4 cup grass jelly, diced
- 3 tbsp cendol
- 3 tbsp attap chee
- 3 tbsp rose syrup
- 3 tbsp evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 69.9 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 15.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Layer sweetened beans, corn, grass jelly, and attap chee in a bowl.
- Mound shaved ice on top and pour rose syrup, evaporated milk, and condensed milk over it.
- Top with additional colorful toppings as desired.
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