Thursday, January 15, 2009

Es Podeng

It's been raining almost everyday in Jakarta since last week, even some places are having flood. But then, despite the rainy weather, it doesn't stop me from eating ice cream :)



The ingredients of a "simple" Es Podeng:
- Sago pearls
- Chopped bread
- Avocado
- Indonesian traditional ice cream made from coconut milk

and for the "non-simple" Es Podeng, there'll be additional ingredients of tape (fermented tapioca), coconut and jackfruit.


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Toppings:
- Condense milk (chocolate flavour)
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Roasted peanuts



Rp. 5.000 per cup
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30 comments:

  1. TummythozJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Avocado is so easily available there. *sigh* So near yet so far.

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  2. SelbaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    tommythoz: Is it very difficult to find avocado in Malaysia?

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  3. email2meJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    This looks more of digestive ice cream to me. :D

    I saw this before when I was in Jakarta. But don't dare to try it cause not sure what is it. Will give it a shot next round down there.

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  4. SelbaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    email2me: Es podeng is very famous, you can find it on the streets, in the food courts and also in Indonesian restaurants.

    Probably the best way to try it, is from the food courts/ restaurants because it's more "safe aka clean" than the ones on the streets ;)

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  5. Little InboxJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, this is so special. :) Lemak, sweet and fragrant.

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  6. SaraJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    This looks great, very colorful!

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  7. SelbaJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    little inbox: pssstt... don't mention about the "lemak" part, hehehe....

    sara: thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  8. Precious PeaJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I love anything with avocado. This dessert must be so rich and flavourful. Wish i could try.

    How are the pups? Running around oledi?

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  9. CakebrainJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    That looks like a taste of summer that I need right about now!

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  10. SelbaJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    precious pea: Have you tried avocado juice? It's really yummy :D Next time, when you visit Indonesia, don't forget to give a try!

    Yes! the puppies are running around already, hehehe... and they so adorable and something that is so amazing, we let them free in the house, but they know exactly where "to do their business" on the old newspapers that we put on the floor, without any training :)

    cakebrain: welcome to my blog :) I guess we need the sunshine right now, hehehe

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  11. minchowJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Yum yum, avocado in dessert, perfect! It definitely looks good for all weather!

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  12. Food For TotsJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    So many toppings!! I also feel like eating one now! Hehehe!

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  13. scJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    this is so very interesting! wished i could try it :(

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  14. worldwindowsJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Surprising Malaysians in general not really into eating avocados. But then at RM4-6 for a small one imported from Australia is not a good incentive to start. The juices or shake or ice-cream there is very good. I saw of alot of large local avocados in Bogor roadside market.

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  15. SelbaJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    550ml jar of faith: hi.. welcome to my blog :) I agreed with you!

    food for tots: sometimes, it feels too much toppings!Hehehe...

    sc: You definitely must come to Jakarta ;)

    worldwindwos: The avocados in malaysia are imported? Here, avocados is very easily to find in the market.. Oh.. true, a lot of avocados in Bogor roadside, even if you go further to Puncak area :)

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  16. PamJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    What a combination flavors, textures and colors. The cold and rain wouldn't stop me from eating this either.

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  17. SelbaJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    pam: *hi 5* ice cream for every seasons :)

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  18. OliviaJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    For me, it seems an unusual mix of things. I'll just go have something coconuty at the next stall ;)

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  19. SelbaJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    olivia: Are you sure that you don't want to try it? It's yummy ;)
    Btw, this is the sago pearl post, remember you mentioned that you are going to tell how your mom used to prepare it for you, *winks*

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  20. Nazarina AJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I sure would love to visit Jakarta! You have sold me!!!!ha! ha!
    Love anything with avos!

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  21. GloJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Looks yummy! Thanks for the list of ingredients. An interesting combination ~ :)

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  22. SelbaJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    nazarina: hello... thanks for dropping by at my blog :)
    There're a lot of yummy food in Indonesia, just come and try, hehehe...

    glo: You can try to make it ;)
    For the traditional indonesian ice cream, just substitute it with vanila ice cream, I believe it would still tasted yummy.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    The combination of bread, nuts, avocado or tapioca and coconut milk seems so interesting and exotic for a dessert. I love the end result, so colourful.

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  24. SelbaJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    laveena: Nice colour and also nice taste :) You didn't try it when you were in Jakarta?

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  25. ChenJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Avocado is available in supermarket in Malaysia, but pricey.

    So many different and interesting food stuff in Indonesia. Dunno when i can pay Jakarta a visit :)

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  26. SelbaJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    chen: ah.. pricey because the avocados are imported. I wonder why Malaysia doesn't plant it by themselves coz' it's must be much cheaper and avocado is really good source for healthiness.

    Hope that you can visit Jakarta someday coz' I would be really happy to meet you and bring you around :)

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  27. OliviaJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Oh yes. She would boil cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom in a little water, add the sago until it puffed up, then finish the boil with milk and sugar.

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  28. SelbaJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    olivia: Interesting to know how your mom prepares the sago pearls, thanks for sharing it :)

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  29. Indonesia EatsJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    sweet treat!. Es podeng! used to have it

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  30. SelbaJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    indonesia-eats: hey... you still can have it although you are not here in Indonesia, make it your own ;) I believe you can find in Asian stores for the sago pearls.

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