Easy tricks to make Malaysian desserts less sinful

Share that bowl of cendol (left) with friends, hold the syrup on the ais kacang (right), and forget about additional toppings for both desserts, to help cut down the calories. Photo: Filepic

One of our favourite ways of dealing with the heat – both of the climate and our local cuisine – is with icy cold drinks and desserts.

The slew of desserts and drinks on café and restaurant menus in the region is truly extensive, and it is really hard not to develop a sweet tooth with these temptations everywhere.