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Es Teler

A classic Indonesian chilled dessert featuring avocado, young coconut, and jackfruit served over shaved ice with coconut water and sweet syrups.

15 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

IndonesianDessertNo-CookVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup young coconut meat, shredded
  • 1 cup ripe jackfruit, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pandan syrup
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup fresh coconut water
  • 4 cups shaved ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Divide 2 cubed ripe avocado, 1 cup shredded young coconut meat, and 1 cup sliced ripe jackfruit evenly among four serving glasses.

  2. 2

    Pour 1/4 cup pandan syrup, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup fresh coconut water over the fruit mixture.

  3. 3

    Top each serving generously with 4 cups shaved ice and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Es Teler?

A classic Indonesian chilled dessert featuring avocado, young coconut, and jackfruit served over shaved ice with coconut water and sweet syrups. This reference files it under Indonesian dessert: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of pandan in Es Teler?

The entry for Es Teler calls for 1/4 cup pandan syrup. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

Can I make Es Teler dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Es Teler is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Es Teler vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How long does Es Teler keep?

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

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