CHINESE FOOD - DESSERTS

POPIAH

Popiah : Steamed Spring Rolls - a vegetable filling of stewed jicama [sengkuang], carrots and bean sprouts are rolled in a rice paper wrapper with minced prawns, fried shallots and lettuce. A sweet & hot chili sauce is served on the side. It is sometimes deep fried.


AIS KACANG

Ais Kacang : Shaved Ice Dessert - a favorite local dessert, also called ABC. Sweet red beans, agar agar [seaweed jelly], barley pearls, sweet corn and fruits are covered with shaved ice, then laced with rose syrup, brown sugar syrup and sweetened condensed milk.