Ingredients
- 16 oz
- 16 oz
- 16 oz
- Maizeina1 unitagar agar or holy basil seeds.
- thee spoon salt.1 unit
- Cola essence or lemongrass.1 unit
- FDC red nr 5.1 unit
Method
1
Combine water and sugar in a large pot, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely over medium heat.
2
Add the coconut milk to the sweetened water and stir well to incorporate, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5 minutes
3
Stir in the salt and coca essence or lemongrass, adjusting the flavoring to taste and allowing it to infuse for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the red food coloring (FDC red nr 5) in small amounts while stirring, mixing until the desired color is achieved throughout the liquid.
5
In a separate small bowl, prepare the maizeina (agar agar or holy basil seeds) according to package directions, or allow the seeds to soak if using fresh basil seeds.
10 minutes
6
Pour the coconut mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into serving glasses or bowls to remove any large particles of lemongrass or other botanicals.
7
Top each serving with a portion of the prepared maizeina, allowing it to settle naturally into the liquid.
2 minutes
8
Chill the dawet in the refrigerator until cold before serving, or serve immediately over ice if preferred.