Indonesian Ice Drink/Es Campur

1 package gelatin dessert, any flavor
5 ice cubes per person
1 14-oz. can pineapple chunks, cut
into small cubes
3 tbsp. canned corn, drained and
washed
3 tbsp. canned kidney beans, drained
and washed
1 14-oz. can coconut segments, cut
into small pieces*
1 14-oz. can mandarin orange
segments, drained, washed, and
cut into small pieces
1 mango, cut into small pieces*
grenadine, snow cone syrup, or
cherry-flavored Italian soda syrup
1 14-oz. can reduced-fat sweetened
condensed milk
1. Make gelatin in a medium casserole pan, according to the package instructions. When it’s firm, cut into small cubes.
2. Grind ice cubes in a blender until well crushed and divide ice evenly
into three to six glasses, depending on how many servings you want.
3. Into each glass, sprinkle 1 tbsp.gelatin cubes, 1 tbsp. pineapple
pieces, 1 tsp. corn, 1 tsp. kidney beans, 1 tbsp. coconut segments, 1 tbsp. mandarin orange segments,and 1 tbsp. mango pieces.
4. Top each glass with ø cup grenadine or syrup and ø cup sweetened condensed milk. Stir.
Serve with a straw and spoon.
*Look for cans of coconut segments in
This beverage is a favorite in Indonesia and is often sold by street vendors at festivals.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 3 hours to cool gelatin
Serves 3 to 6 people