Chendol with Gula Melaka

A beloved dessert across Singapore and Malaysia, Chendol is a nostalgic treat that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Served over a mountain of finely shaved ice, this dessert is layered with vibrant green pandan-flavored rice flour jelly “worms,” soft red beans, and creamy coconut milk. The final touch — a rich drizzle of gula melaka (fragrant palm sugar syrup) — gives it a deep caramel-like sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the cool ice and silky coconut. Every spoonful is a harmony of textures and flavors: chewy, icy, smooth, and sweet. Perfect on a warm day or to cool down after a flavorful meal.