KOMPAS.com – Looking for a refreshing homemade drink to impress your guests? Black grass jelly (cincau hitam) is a delightful and healthy choice.
Typically served with coconut milk and syrup for added sweetness, black grass jelly is incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it even without these additions.
For those mindful of their sugar and fat intake, black grass jelly without coconut milk and syrup provides a healthier alternative. It’s still delicious when paired with natural sweeteners like honey or palm sugar.
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Black Grass Jelly Without Coconut Milk and Syrup Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 200 grams black grass jelly, cut into small pieces
- 1 young coconut, flesh scraped
- 100 ml coconut water
- 2 tablespoons honey or liquid palm sugar
- Ice cubes, as needed
For a more indulgent variation, explore the Cappuccino Black Grass Jelly recipe from the book “175 Favorite Drinks of All Time” (2015). This recipe features cappuccino powder and grass jelly grated like cheese for a unique texture.
Cappuccino Black Grass Jelly Ingredients:
- 2 packets cappuccino powder
- 50 grams chocolate milk powder
- 100 ml cold water
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 3 grams ice cubes, crushed
Toppings:
- 200 grams black grass jelly, grated with a cheese grater
- 2 tablespoons chocolate condensed milk
How to Make Black Grass Jelly Without Coconut Milk and Syrup:
- Combine black grass jelly and young coconut flesh in a glass.
- Pour in coconut water and honey or liquid palm sugar, then stir well.
- Add ice cubes to your liking for extra refreshment.
- Serve immediately as a healthy and thirst-quenching beverage.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Cappuccino Black Grass Jelly variant:
- Blend cappuccino powder, chocolate milk powder, water, granulated sugar, condensed milk, and ice cubes until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, top with grated black grass jelly.
- Serve with ice for an extra refreshing sensation.
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Black grass jelly, or cincau hitam, is a versatile and refreshing dessert that can be enjoyed in a healthier way by omitting the traditional coconut milk and syrup. This low-sugar option is perfect for those watching their sugar and fat intake, and it can be sweetened with natural alternatives like honey or palm sugar. The basic recipe involves combining black grass jelly, young coconut flesh, coconut water, and a natural sweetener, served with ice.
For a more decadent twist, the article suggests a Cappuccino Black Grass Jelly recipe. This variation uses cappuccino powder, chocolate milk powder, and granulated sugar blended with ice. The mixture is then poured over grated black grass jelly and topped with chocolate condensed milk, offering a unique texture and flavor profile for a more indulgent treat.