Suriname Style Javanese Rose Dawet
This Suriname Style Javanese Rose Dawat is a refreshing summer drink with the flavors of young coconut meat and lemongrass.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: beverages
Cuisine: Surinamese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 529kcal
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 cup sugar
- a few drops of rose paste
Dawat Ingredients
- 5 ice cubes
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup syrup from above
- 4 tablespoons young coconut meat
In a saucepan, place lemongrass in the water. Bring to a boil.
Add sugar and boil for 10 minutes, until syrup consistency.
Remove lemongrass and let cool.
Add rose paste and stir to combine.
In a blender, crush 5 ice cubes. Add coconut milk and rose syrup. Blend until thoroughly combined.
To serve, place some of the coconut meat in the bottom of each glass. Add dawet. Garnish with more coconut meat on top.
Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg