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Durian Pengat

Name: Durian Pengat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Coconut milk', 'amount': '400 ml'}; {'ingredient': 'Palm sugar', 'amount': '100 g, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Pandan leaves', 'amount': '2, tied in a knot'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '200 ml'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'a pinch'}; {'ingredient': 'Durian flesh', 'amount': '300 g, mashed'}; {'ingredient': 'Toasted coconut (for garnish)', 'amount': 'optional'}

Experience the tropical allure of Durian Pengat, a decadent dessert that celebrates the king of fruits, durian. This creamy delight features the rich, custard-like flesh of durian melded with luscious coconut milk, sweet palm sugar, and fragrant pandan leaves for an aromatic finish. A beloved treat in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia, Durian Pengat is not merely a dessert; it's a sensory journey into the heart of tropical indulgence. Best enjoyed chilled, this dish offers a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds singing.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Coconut milk: 400 ml
Palm sugar: 100 g, chopped
Pandan leaves: 2, tied in a knot
Water: 200 ml
Salt: a pinch
Durian flesh: 300 g, mashed
Toasted coconut (for garnish): optional

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, chopped palm sugar, pandan leaves tied in a knot, water, and a pinch of salt.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the palm sugar has completely dissolved, creating a fragrant and sweet coconut base.
Once the palm sugar is dissolved, carefully remove the pandan leaves from the mixture and discard them.
Add the mashed durian flesh to the saucepan, stirring well to incorporate it into the coconut mixture.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
Transfer the warm mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the durian pengat into individual serving bowls or a large dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
Serve the Durian Pengat cold, garnished with additional durian pieces or a sprinkle of toasted coconut if desired, and enjoy the tropical flavors!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Chill Time: 2 hours • Calories: 320 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 35g • Protein: 3g • Sodium: 50mg • Sugar: 20g