Ais kacang (Malaysian shaved ice with red beans)
A mountain of fine ice over sweet red beans, corn and jelly, drizzled with palm sugar syrup and rose.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the syrup. Heat the palm sugar and water in a small pan for 4 minutes until dissolved, then cool completely.
4 min - 2
Crush the ice. Pulse the cubes in batches in a strong blender until fine and snowy, or wrap in a clean tea towel and bash with a rolling pin. Keep in the freezer until needed.
- 3
Divide the red beans, sweetcorn, grass jelly cubes and lychees between 4 tall glasses or bowls.
- 4
Pile the ice high over the toppings, pressing into a mound.
- 5
Pour over the rose syrup, then the palm sugar syrup and finally the coconut milk. Serve right away with a spoon and straw.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
