Coconut Jelly

I am really amazed to see the innovation that is evolving around Coconut water (in Malay we called it Air Kelapa Muda). Traditionally, we drink young Coconut water as a remedy to cool down our body especially in hot places like Penang.

Today, we can see different type deserts and drinks are made out of young Coconut. While I was in Melaka, I use to enjoy Coconut Milk Shake. It is made of young Coconut water, the coconut flesh and Vanilla Ice Cream that are blended together with some ice. The best Coconut Milk Shake in Melaka can be found at a small road side stall in Klebang.

Recently, we tried Coconut Jelly in Penang. Instead of coconut water, you get smooth and yummy coconut jelly. According to some blog writer, the process of making coconut jelly is as following: "The outer husk of the coconut is initially removed and then roasted in the oven. After a cooling period, they are then placed in the cooler room. During this period, jelly will be formed."

The coconut jelly is made from 100% fresh pandan coconut which you can see in actual size is a bit smaller than normal coconut. But when you drink the water inside, there are pandan taste in it. This is perfect to be transformed into coconut jelly as it acts as a natural flavoring for the jelly.

The Coconut Jelly is a brainchild of Malaysian by the name of Joel Jeyachandran. The best part of this yummy dessert would be the jelly within that is preservative free and fresh to be consumed anytime throughout the day. You can even savor the fresh flesh after that.

There are couple of places in Penang that you can get Cococut Jelly. One is in Jalan Dato Keramat and the other one in Abu Siti Lane. I am sure there are other places too.

If you drop by Penang, I would recommend you for a session of indulgance with this chilled coconut jelly, something worth trying.