Es Buah
Es Buah, meaning 'fruit ice' in Indonesian, is a popular and incredibly refreshing dessert or beverage. It features a delightful medley of fresh fruits, generously topped with shaved ice, and then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of sweet palm sugar syrup. It's a perfect treat for hot weather.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Mixed fruits(A combination of fresh, ripe fruits. Popular choices include avocado, jackfruit (nangka), young coconut flesh, rambutan, lychee, mango, papaya, and watermelon. Ensure fruits are peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-sized pieces.)
- 4 tbsp Condensed milk(Sweetened condensed milk. Adjust to your preferred sweetness.)
- 200 ml Coconut milk(Full-fat coconut milk for creaminess. Ensure it's well-shaken if separated.)
- generous cups Shaved ice(Finely shaved ice is traditional, but crushed ice can be substituted. The more ice, the colder and more refreshing the dessert.)
- 4 tbsp Palm sugar syrup(A simple syrup made from palm sugar (gula melaka or gula aren) dissolved in a little water. You can make this by gently heating 1/4 cup palm sugar with 2 tbsp water until dissolved, then letting it cool. Adjust sweetness as needed.)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fruits: Wash, peel, pit, and cut all your chosen mixed fruits into uniform, bite-sized cubes or pieces. Aim for pieces that are easy to scoop and eat with a spoon. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 minutes - 2
Assemble the base: Divide the prepared mixed fruits evenly among four tall serving glasses or bowls. Fill each glass about halfway or two-thirds full with the fruit mixture.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 3
Add the ice: Generously top the fruit in each glass with shaved ice. Pile it high, creating a mound over the fruit.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 4
Drizzle the liquids: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of condensed milk and 1 tablespoon of palm sugar syrup over the shaved ice in each glass. Then, pour about 50 ml of coconut milk into each glass. The liquids will slowly seep down through the ice and fruit, creating a delicious sweet and creamy broth.
⏱️ 5 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓This is an ultimate hot weather refreshment, best served immediately after assembly.
- ✓Feel free to use any seasonal fruits you have available. The more variety, the better!
- ✓A beloved street stall favorite across Indonesia, often customized with personal fruit preferences.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Experiment with different fruit combinations based on availability and personal taste.
- For an extra decadent treat, add a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream on top of the shaved ice before drizzling the liquids.