06 Jul 2025

Indonesian Es Teler

Introduction

Indonesian Es Teler is a refreshing and indulgent dessert drink that combines a mix of fruits, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Originating from Indonesia, this tropical treat is perfect for hot days or as a delightful finish to a meal. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Ingredients

For the Fruit Mix:

  • 1 young coconut, flesh scraped into strips
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small jackfruit, sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp nata de coco (coconut gel), optional
  • 1 tbsp basil seeds (soaked in water for 10 minutes)

For the Syrup:

  • 100g palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 200ml water
  • 2 pandan leaves, knotted (optional)

For Serving:

  • 200ml sweetened condensed milk
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine palm sugar, water, and pandan leaves. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool, then remove the pandan leaves. Set aside.

Step 2: Assemble the Fruits

In individual serving bowls, layer the young coconut strips, diced avocado, jackfruit slices, nata de coco, and soaked basil seeds.

Step 3: Add the Syrup and Ice

Drizzle the cooled syrup evenly over the fruits in each bowl. Top with a generous amount of crushed ice.

Step 4: Finish with Condensed Milk

Pour sweetened condensed milk over the ice and fruits. Stir gently before serving to combine all the flavors.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Enjoy your Es Teler immediately while cold and refreshing!

Tips

For extra indulgence, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can also experiment with other tropical fruits like mango or lychee for variety.

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