Bandung Ice Cream
The Bandung drink does not originate in the city of Bandung in Indonesia as I thought. The drink means "pairs" or "joined" referring to its ingredients of rose syrup and milk. It has roots in British colonial Singapore in the early 20th century. Whether it was invented by a British gentleman or by someone in the Malay community is not clear. Today bandung is popular throughout Southeast Asia, and is sold in cans and bottles, and as ice cream.
Serves about 6
1 cup whipping cream or coconut cream
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup rose syrup
Place the whipping cream or coconut cream in a bowl over ice and beat until soft peaks form. Stir in the evaporated milk and rose syrup. Transform the cream mixture into a container and place in the freezer. After 24 hours, beat the mixture and place back into the freezer. This is to ensure no ice crystals form. Enjoy after completely chilled and frozen smooth and creamy
