Cold Desserts To Combat KL Heat!
Malaysia city centre is one of the most travelled destinations in the world, due to our rich culture and heritage, as well as food! However, for tourists for spend most of their days exploring the streets of KL might find Malaysia’s tropical weather too hot. Here’s a list of cold desserts that are not only easy on the wallet, but also offers great respite from KL’s blistering heat.
Cendol
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Known as one of Malaysia’s signature desserts, Cendol is a cold bowl of shaved ice drenched in coconut milk, palm sugar, kidney beans and green pandan noodles! Uncle Cendol serves one of the finest cendols in KL for more than three generations - with each bowl of cendol filled with its very own handmade Pandan Grass Jellies!
Ais Kacang
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Another signature cold dessert is Ais Kacang – very similar to cendol but with more condiments such as Gula Melaka, jelly beans, sweet corns, cincau cubes, syrup, and more! If you happen to be at Brickfields on a scorching hot day, try out Ah Keong ABC stall at Jalan Belia Brickfields for only RM3 per bowl!
Bubur Cha-Cha
Bubur Cha-Cha is a liquid dessert consisted of yam and sweet potato cubes broiled in thick coconut milk soup. Best place to eat a comforting bowl of Bubur Cha-Cha would be Hong Kee Tongsui - located at Seksyen 17’s wet market this stall starts selling its delectable dessert from 6pm all the way until midnight!
Lin Chee Kang
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Feeling thirsty and hot at the same time? Try Lin Chee Kang – sweet flavour dessert soup that’s infused with more than 10 ingredients including longan, sea coconut, ginkgo nuts, sweet potatoes, palm fruits and white fungus and more. Soon Kee Lin Chee Kang Sejuk Dan Panas that’s situated along Jalan Pudu, is the place to be for Lin Chee Kang lovers!
Longan Tofu
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Here’s an anti-heat remedy that infuses sweetness as well as health properties - Soon Kee Herbal House’s best-selling dessert known as Longan Tofu! A blend of fragrant sweet soup served with smooth cubes of tofu and generous amounts of juicy longan fruits, this dessert is both heat-combating and detoxing.
