What is Ice Cendol?
Cendol is a popular Southeast Asian dessert that Cambodians have made their own. Pandan-flavored rice flour jelly is pressed through a mold to create short, worm-like strands, which are then served in a bowl of sweetened coconut milk with shaved ice and palm sugar syrup. Some versions add red beans, corn, or jackfruit. It's the ultimate refreshing treat in Cambodia's tropical heat.
- Price range: $0.50–1.50
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville
- The palm sugar syrup is key — it adds a complex caramel sweetness. Perfect on a hot afternoon.
Ice Cendol
$0.50–1.50ចេនឌុល
Cendol is a popular Southeast Asian dessert that Cambodians have made their own. Pandan-flavored rice flour jelly is pressed through a mold to create short, worm-like strands, which are then served in a bowl of sweetened coconut milk with shaved ice and palm sugar syrup. Some versions add red beans, corn, or jackfruit. It's the ultimate refreshing treat in Cambodia's tropical heat.
Key Ingredients
- rice flour jelly
- pandan
- coconut milk
- palm sugar syrup
- shaved ice
Where to Find
- dessert stalls
- markets
- street carts
Best Cities
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
The palm sugar syrup is key — it adds a complex caramel sweetness. Perfect on a hot afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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