Es Pisang Ijo

Name: Es Pisang Ijo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains, peeled; 1 cup rice flour; 2 tbsp tapioca starch; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 tsp pandan extract; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/2 cup cocopandan syrup; 4 cups shaved ice

A traditional Indonesian shaved ice dessert featuring steamed ripe plantains encased in vibrant green pandan dough, served over sweet coconut cream and drizzled with red syrup.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe plantains, peeled
1 cup rice flour
2 tbsp tapioca starch
2 cups coconut milk
1 tsp pandan extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup cocopandan syrup
4 cups shaved ice

Instructions

1

Steam 4 peeled ripe plantains in a steamer basket over boiling water for 10 minutes until tender, then remove and cool.
2

In a saucepan, whisk 1 cup rice flour, 2 tbsp tapioca starch, half of the 2 cups coconut milk, 1 tsp pandan extract, half of the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and half of the 1/2 tsp fine salt until smooth.
3

Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, until a thick green dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
4

Divide green dough into portions, flatten each piece, and wrap tightly around each steamed ripe plantains.
5

Steam wrapped green bananas for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
6

In a clean saucepan, combine remaining coconut milk, remaining granulated sugar, and remaining fine salt, then cook over low heat until slightly thickened into a smooth coconut sauce.
7

Slice green wrapped bananas into half-inch rounds and arrange in bowls with coconut sauce, top with 4 cups shaved ice, and drizzle with 1/2 cup cocopandan syrup.

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Questions

How do I know when Es Pisang Ijo is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until a thick green dough forms and pulls away from the pan. Step 6: cook until slightly thickened into a smooth coconut sauce.

Is there a substitute for pandan in Es Pisang Ijo?

The entry for Es Pisang Ijo calls for 1 tsp pandan extract. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Es Pisang Ijo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 4 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Es Pisang Ijo?

Keep Es Pisang Ijo covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

Can I halve or double Es Pisang Ijo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the plantains drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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