Es cendol

Preparing the sugar syrup:

1. 1Pour the sugar into a saucepan over medium heat and caramelize it.
2. 2Off the heat, add the water to the caramel.
3. 3Put back on the heat, boil for 5 minutes, then set aside.

Preparing the cendol:

1. 4Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
2. 5In a large saucepan, pour in the soy starch, white rice flour, sugar, 1 liter of water, and the pandan extract
3. 6Mix well and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously.
4. 7When the mixture thickens, reduce the heat and continue cooking for another 5 minutes while stirring.
5. 8Transfer a small portion of the mixture into a slotted spoon held over the bowl of water.
6. 9Using a spatula, press on the batter to create strands that will solidify on contact with the cold water.

Assembling the es cendol:

1. 10Put pieces of cendol in a glass, add a little caramel syrup and coconut milk.
2. 11Serve very cold.