{"id":"recipe_5b5b6a1cce","slug":"lod-chong-pandan-noodles-in-sweet-coconut-milk","title":"Lod Chong (Pandan Noodles in Sweet Coconut Milk)","description":"A classic and refreshing Southeast Asian dessert featuring silky, fragrant pandan-flavored rice flour noodles served in a chilled, smoky palm sugar and coconut milk syrup.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"10 pandan leaves, chopped","name":"Pandan leaf","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"used for fresh juice","group":"Pandan Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250 ml water (for blending juice)","name":"Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Pandan Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100g rice flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Pandan Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30g mung bean starch","name":"Mung bean starch","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"helps with bounciness","group":"Pandan Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"250 ml limestone water","name":"Limestone water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"clear solution","notes":"prepared from food-grade calcium hydroxide","group":"Pandan Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"250 ml coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat recommended","group":"Sweet Coconut Milk Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"150g palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped or paste","notes":"","group":"Sweet Coconut Milk Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/4 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Sweet Coconut Milk Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Crushed ice","name":"Ice","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"crushed","notes":"for serving","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Blend the chopped pandan leaves with 250 ml (1 cup) of water until fine. Strain through a muslin cloth or fine sieve to extract the green pandan juice, squeezing well to get all the color and aroma.","group":"Pandan Noodles Prep","title":"Blend the chopped pandan leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pandan Noodles Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a heavy-bottomed pot or wok, whisk together the rice flour, mung bean starch, 250 ml pandan juice, and 250 ml (1 cup) of limestone water until smooth and no lumps remain.","group":"Pandan Noodles Prep","title":"Whisk together the rice flour, mung bean starch, 250 ml pandan juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pandan Noodles Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the pot over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula. The mixture will begin to thicken and turn translucent. Continue stirring until it becomes a very thick, sticky, and glossy paste (about 10-15 minutes).","group":"Cooking Noodles","title":"Place the pot over medium-low heat","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Noodles"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare a large bowl filled with cold water and some ice. Place a Lod Chong press (or a large-holed colander) over the bowl. Transfer the hot dough into the press and use a spatula to push the dough through the holes into the cold water. The droplets will form short noodles. Let them sit in the cold water for 5 minutes to firm up.","group":"Forming Noodles","title":"Prepare a large bowl filled","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Forming Noodles"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To make the syrup, combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture just reaches a simmer. Do not boil vigorously or the coconut milk may separate. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.","group":"Syrup","title":"To make the syrup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"To serve, place a portion of the green noodles in a bowl, pour over the sweet coconut milk syrup, and top with plenty of crushed ice.","group":"Serving","title":"To serve, place a portion of the green noodles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using mung bean starch along with rice flour creates a more translucent and bouncy texture. For the most authentic flavor, use high-quality palm sugar which has a deep, caramel-like taste. The limestone water (calcium hydroxide solution) is critical for the noodles to hold their shape and have a firm 'snap'.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["Blender","Muslin cloth","Lod Chong press or colander","Large bowl","Saucepan","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The syrup can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. Noodles are best served fresh but can be kept in their soaking water for a few hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store noodles in cold water in the fridge; store syrup separately in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5b5b6a1cce%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d65a850c-6ddd-404f-acda-df7d44decd76","imageAlt":"Lod Chong (Pandan Noodles in Sweet Coconut Milk) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pandan","coconut milk","thai dessert","gluten-free dessert","refreshing","street food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Lod Chong (Pandan Noodles in Sweet Coconut Milk)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:07:24.847Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:07:24.847Z","related":[{"id":"sinh_to_bo_5930cb274d","slug":"avocado-smoothie-sinh-to-bo","title":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ)","description":"A rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy Vietnamese beverage made with ripe buttery avocados and sweetened condensed milk.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsinh_to_bo_5930cb274d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d16782ee-db66-4a6a-b21e-b085fbcaf507","imageAlt":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ) — recipe cover","tags":["avocado","smoothie","vietnamese","creamy","healthy fats","refreshing","quick recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"es_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4","slug":"es-kelapa-muda","title":"Es Kelapa Muda","description":"A classic, refreshing Indonesian drink made with tender young coconut water and soft meat, lightly sweetened and served over ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fes_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=75567522-13dd-4f70-9191-6251369f8589","imageAlt":"Es Kelapa Muda — recipe cover","tags":["coconut","refreshing","iced drink","indonesian beverage","tropical","summer drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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