Air Batu Campur, also known in short as ABC, is a familiar dessert in Malaysia and Singapore. Different people call it different names. ABC is also known as Chendol or Ang Tau Chan Lut. Shaved ice, mixed with read bean, assorted gelatinous foods such as chan lut, sien chau, and jelly, with swirls of sweetener such condensed milk and coconut milk makes it a refreshing dessert during a hot day. Additions such as corn and tropical fruits are also available in its "special" version.
The best ABC in Kuching is located at a humble stall along the Waterfront. What makes it special is the traditional (manual) way he shaves the ice, unlike the motorised machines used everywhere else. Besides the method, his fresh springy chan lut, soft red bean, special blend of coconut milk and caramel sugar makes it different to any I have ever tasted.
Even the setting is unique in its own way. Sitting on the long wooden stools kinda makes you feel like going in back in time and watching cars drive by gives you a carefree feeling. I would put this little best kept secret as a worthwhile tourist attraction. You can even chill out at the VIP lounge with cushion seats in his van :)
The vendor starts selling late in the morning, around 11am till late evening, around 5pm. At night, another group sets up a burger stall there. The best ABC in Kuching can be found here: (click for location map)
1 comments:
The burgers at night are good too. But there are other places where you can get good ABC. I like going to open air's at night and the stall near the museum in the afternoons.
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