Ice Kachang

Name: Ice Kachang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: Finely shaved ice (large amount); 100g cooked red beans; 50g grass jelly, cubed; 50g attap chee (palm fruit seeds); 50g sweet corn kernels; 50g basil seeds (soaked); Rose syrup; Pandan syrup; Gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup; Evaporated milk or coconut milk; Condensed milk (optional)

冰加章 (ICE kah-CHAHNG)

Shaved Ice Dessert

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 290 kcal

A towering mountain of finely shaved ice drenched in jewel-coloured syrups of rose, pandan, and palm sugar, hiding a treasure trove of red beans, grass jelly, attap chee seeds, and sweet corn beneath.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 64.0g

Fat 2.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

ice shaver tall bowls or glasses

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall glass or bowl

Garnishes: colourful syrups, condensed milk drizzle

Accompaniments: long spoon

Ingredients

Finely shaved ice (large amount)
100g cooked red beans
50g grass jelly, cubed
50g attap chee (palm fruit seeds)
50g sweet corn kernels
50g basil seeds (soaked)
Rose syrup
Pandan syrup
Gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup
Evaporated milk or coconut milk
Condensed milk (optional)

Instructions

1
Prepare toppings: cook red beans until soft, cube grass jelly, drain attap chee and sweet corn, soak basil seeds.
2
Layer the bottom of tall bowls with red beans, grass jelly, attap chee, sweet corn, and basil seeds.
3
Pile finely shaved ice into a tall mound on top of the toppings.
4
Drizzle rose syrup, pandan syrup, and gula melaka syrup over the ice in colourful stripes.
5
Pour a small amount of evaporated milk or coconut milk over the top.
6
Serve immediately with a long spoon, instructing diners to dig down to discover the hidden toppings.

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Did You Know?

The name "kachang" means "beans" in Malay — the red beans hiding at the bottom of the ice mountain are the original star of the dessert.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

ice shaver
tall bowls or glasses

Garnishing

colourful syrups, condensed milk drizzle

Accompaniments

long spoon

The Story Behind Ice Kachang

Ice kachang evolved from simple shaved ice with red bean desserts sold by Chinese street vendors in early 20th century Malaya. As refrigeration became more accessible, the dessert grew more elaborate with additional toppings and colourful syrups. It became a quintessential Singaporean treat, perfectly suited to the tropical climate and representing the inventive spirit of hawker culture.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon treat, hot days 📜 Origins: Early 20th century, Chinese street vendor origin

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