Editor’s Note

Everyday we place ourselves in the

presence of other people, different
objects and various environments. We
hope magazine
Executive Director
allow certain things to surround us and Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan
participate in our lives. In this summer
edition of Hope Magazine: Presence, Editor
we encourage you to join us as we take a Ps. David Gunawan
look into the matters regarding what we
allow in our presence, whose presence we Sub-Editors
seek after and the gift of God’s presence. Karen Tong
Eunice Tan
As we head into a new year, with new
things to look forward to, we are excited Contributors
to launch a few new things in this edition. May Wong
We have created a new look, added new Julia Ma
sections, and we are also very thrilled Jonathan Gunawan
to have a new online presence (www. Allison Tong
hopemagazine.com.au) to make Hope
Magazine more accessible than ever. Art Director
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So as you read this edition of Hope
Magazine, we pray that you will be Design & Photography
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live more and more of God’s wonderful
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A Word in Season
Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan
Let go of the old and grab hold of the new
in the relentless pursuit of God’s presence.
There are many things that we pursue in
this world like careers, hobbies, passions,
and financial prosperity, just to mention
a few. However we are not able to get
everything we want. We constantly seek for
things we think will satisfy us, and think
to ourselves ‘If only I get this and that, I
will be the happiest person on earth’. Time
and again we are disappointed by reality.
The reality is that we are never satisfied
with what we have. We do not seem to
learn from our mistakes and we keep fixing
our eyes on material things, hoping that
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they might gratify our flesh the next time
- maybe, just maybe. We then go on to the
next thing on the wish list. There is really
nothing on this earth that will truly satisfy
us permanently. The secret is to harness
our energy to chase for things that are of
God which give us meaning, purpose and
satisfaction.
We tend to forget that we have a spirit
man too. A spirit man needs to be fed with
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spiritual food. It can be quite challenging
for us to yearn for things unseen. Due to
our fallen nature we have the tendency to
focus only on the outside and forget about
the inside. Jesus reminded us time and
again that things from the outside cannot
defile us but it is things that come from the
inside that do. This is to say that whatever
we do or do not do for our spiritual life
will eventually determine our present and
future. Since we know this fact, let us not
neglect to nourish our spirit man too.
When the spirit man is given a hearty meal,
the flesh will be fed as well. But many
people try and reverse this fact making
them very miserable in the end.
How do we feed our spirit man? Time
with God is irreplaceable. We need to
discipline ourselves to come into His
Presence and enjoy being with Him just
as we find pleasure being with our loved
ones. Yielding our flesh and totally cutting
out distractions can be a real challenge for
many, but yet very necessary. As we have
been learning how to enter into God’s
presence for the last few months, let us
now put it into practice. The Holy of
Holies is the very place where God dwells
and so in order for us to encounter Him,
our spirit must enter into His presence
and we must fellowship and communion
with Him. After being in His presence, we
also need to know what He is telling us.
We therefore need to move on to reading
the precious Word of God. Let me give
you an example. When our petrol tank
is full, our car can run a few kilometers,
but if it is empty, it stops and we need to
go to the petrol kiosk to pump up petrol.
As Christians, we need to also constantly
come to God to be filled with His power,
might, counsel and strength. The Word
of God gives us insight, wisdom and
knowledge. When we regularly exercise
this discipline, we will be so full of Him,
making us so satisfied and happy. Most of
us desire God and know the theory and
the steps to God’s presence, but walking
the spiritual steps seem so steep and
challenging at times that we get weary half
way and give up.
“As the deer pants for the water brooks,
so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul
thirsts for God, for the living God.” Psalm
42:1-2 (NKJV). When we eagerly and
sincerely seek Him, and hunger and thirst
for Him daily, we will be filled. Matthew
5:6 assures us that, “Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness, For
they shall be filled.”
It is of paramount importance that we
seek Him with all of our being in order to
experience His Presence and receive His
promises.
Let our journey begin today in chasing this
one thing, the wonderful Presence of God.
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About Face
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand face-to-face with
the One who created the heavens and the earth, the one who created
you? Karen Tong discovers the life-changing power in encountering the
presence of God.
Moses and the burning bush.
Elijah and the still, small voice.
Paul and the blinding light as he travelled
on the road to Damascus.
Throughout history, ordinary people just
like you and me, have encountered an
extraordinary God. There is just something
about the presence of God that causes
miracles to happen, needs to be met, and
lives to be completely transformed.
His presence in His word
At Hope Church’s ‘Encounter God’ Camp
in October 2008, Julia Ma prayed for God
to speak to her in a new and personal way,
“He answered my prayer and gave me a
few words,” Julia says. Those words were,
“You are not a mistake.” At first Julia was
puzzled because, she admits, it was not
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what she expected to hear. “But I realised
that God was wanting to assure me that
… He had a very intentional plan for
me,” Julia says, “as our Creator He really
does know every part of us.”
Macy Lee also experienced the presence
of God in a very real way when she
heard a gentle voice telling her that she
was complete. “I was feeling a lot of
uncertainty and insecurity in a lot of
different areas in my life,” Macy explains,
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“but after being touched by God with a
simple word, I suddenly have the faith and
strength to believe that through Him I can
do all things.”
His presence brings healing
Arriving at Prayer Meeting at Hope
Church, Jenny Phillips had a very sore back
after falling off a swing. “I just pressed in
to God and asked for healing,” Jenny says,
“I felt God touch me and immediately
I felt the energy in my body, and my
back did not hurt at all.” The experience
reassured Jenny of her faith in God, “No
matter what circumstances I go through,
the first person I go to now is Jesus.”
Kin Yew Teng also experienced miraculous
healing at Hope Church’s ‘Alive’ prayer
meeting. Kin Yew was violently ill, even
coughing up blood. “I decided to see the
Great Physician,” Kin Yew says, after
debating whether he should go to the
doctor or to ‘Alive’. When the Pastors
called people to the front of the Church
for prayer, Kin Yew was the first to step
forward. “I fell to the ground and felt
something leave me,” Kin Yew says,
“immediately, the tightness in my chest
relaxed and I felt a surge of strength
charging my body.”
His presence sparks a change
Sometimes, the presence of God brings
change in the most unexpected areas of
our lives. Lun Ma says God’s daily presence
has helped him overcome his ‘phobia’ of
reading. “I am now reading my tenth book
for the year,” Lun says, “spending time
with God and reading the bible has birthed
an appreciation for reading in me.”
Jim Yip prayed for a blessing in his
workplace during a Wednesday night
prayer meeting, “but I didn’t think about it
too much afterwards,” Jim says. Not long
after, he received a job offer that would
double his then current pay. “It was truly
God’s favour,” Jim says, “I learnt from
this experience to not be afraid to ask for
more from God and to trust him 100 per
cent, even though he doesn’t deliver your
request exactly as you imagine.”
His presence is more than a
feeling
Being a young person was not going to
hold Darren Tsai back from experiencing
the presence of God and His mighty
touch, “I felt tears come to my eyes but I
had no idea why,” Darren says. Now, he is
more confident and more open to God,
“I felt like I could do anything as I knew
there is a living God that helps me in every
situation.”
Chanlar Yean agrees with Darren; her
experience with God has helped her realise
“more than ever now … my God is real.”
At Hope Church’s Prayer meeting Chanlar
says she entered into the presence of God
and “it wasn’t a feeling, it was more like an
assurance of peace that I had within my
heart,” Chanlar says, “I know my God is
there by my side, holding my hand.”

“You may never see a burning tree in your backyard, and you may never be struck by a
blinding light as you drive to work; but maybe, when you gather with other believers and
begin to pray, you’ll realise something - God’s presence is closer than you think.”

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 Hope Church
Worship Service
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta
Every Sunday at 10 am

Prayer Meeting
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta
Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm

Youthopea
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta
Every Friday at 8 pm

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 Youthopea Christmas Party
Friday 19th December at 7 pm
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta

Christmas Sunday Service

Sunday 21st December at 10 am
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta

Christmas Day Celebration

Thursday 25th December at 10 am
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta

Watch Night Service

Wednesday 31st December at 10 pm
The Centre
3/27 Daking Street, North Parramatta

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Reflections

Pastor David Gunawan

Discover the perfect gift that only you can give.

Insert Name
Photography: Timothy Tan

As we enter into the Christmas holiday season, one of the things foremost in our
minds is presents. Christmas has become somewhat synonymous with gifts and
presents, and retailers have played a significant role in ensuring that it is a major
focus every year. You can barely go anywhere or switch to any channel, without
seeing advertisements suggesting a variety of gifts for everyone. However, while
we would like to think that gifts are the source of joy and happiness, we must be
careful not to allow a materialistic mindset to convince us that true joy can be
found in merely giving ‘things’. Giving toys, t-shirts, socks, and other things may
offer temporary happiness, but surely Christmas and its great significance should
remind us of more than something so transient and superficial?

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For some, it is a sad reality that
the giving of gifts has become the
superficial substitute for the giving
of true presents. In a world where
many people are alone and in need of
people, one of the greatest presents we
can give is being present. Giving gifts
to your child will never substitute the
gift of being there to guide them and
build them up. Giving gifts to a spouse
will not compensate for the lack of
time spent together. Giving gifts to a
friend cannot replace being there when
they need you most. In our fast-paced
world, it is easy to find ourselves too
busy to be present. But what are our
priorities in life? Do we work to live or
live to work? Do we care about others
or do we just say that we do?
‘One of the greatest
presents we can give
is being present’
The Christmas season is a celebration
of the Lord Jesus graciously endowing
us with His presence. He did not have
to become as one of us, live as one
of us and die as one of us; yet He
left His throne of glory and humbled
himself so that He could help us, teach
us, guide us, minister to us and serve
us. Jesus could have sent someone
else or something else as a substitute,
but He chose to be present with us to
personally minister to us. At Christmas
time, we remember how God gave us
the great present of His presence – a
present that ought to challenge the way
we live our lives.
When Jesus came, He did not merely
come as a King for His own personal
gain or agenda, instead He came as
a servant to serve us and build us in
the ways of God. In the same way,
we should be challenged particularly
at Christmas time, to think about the
‘God gave us the
great present
of His presence’
way we are living our lives. Do we live
for our own personal gain, or do we,
like Jesus, give our lives as a gift to
others so that they might be blessed
through us? Parents, give your life
for your children and build them up
in the Lord. Nurture them and guide
them in Truth, preparing them for a
godly legacy. Children, obey and learn
from your parents and give them the
respect God has commanded us to
give them. Spend time with them and
build quality relationships with them.
Finally, friends, make every moment
count and invest time into building one
another up, spurring one another on
and sharpening each other in the Lord.
Remember in this
Christmas season,
Gifts are not measured in
mere cents;
But just as Jesus gave His
life for us,
Let our presents be our
presence.
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 His Touch
notebook
“Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the
fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding
stopped ...” Luke 8:44 (NLT)
With moist eyes and his heart ricocheting
in his chest, Thomas could hardly believe
it. Lydia was easily the most beautiful bride
in all of Galilee. With her slender arm
coiled around her father’s protective hold,
Thomas thought the man would never let
her go. When she finally drew alongside
Thomas however, her father - the town’s
renowned horse-rearer - rolled her hand
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into Thomas’, beaming his only daughter
Tan
his proudest smile.
Photography: Timothy
The couple turned to each other, treasuring
this moment that had been 18 years in the
making.
 
Two weeks earlier
Lydia bit her quivering lip, fearful of the
emotions that threatened to force through
her heavy heart. What had her father done?
Did he not realise that he had sold their
last horse - her friend and confidant?
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by Julia Ma
Lydia, I know what is best. You cannot
give up. As long as your mother and I
live we will find a cure. God gave you life
so you can live a full one. You cannot
continue to live in dread ...”
 
The horse tossed back a relaxed whinny as
Lydia slowly stroked her towheaded mane.
Blinking back tears, unbidden memories
surfaced in her mind. Twelve years to
the day she had been struck. What was
meant to mark the day of an eager young
girl’s transition into womanhood had
turned into an unwelcome curse. All the
physicians in the city and in neighbouring
towns had come to see her, but none could
find a cure. Her father’s once plentiful
horse shed had depleted through the years
to sustain her medical bills. Lydia often
wondered when they would find the cure,
but the hope she was holding onto was
dissipating fast.
The shed door slammed against the
barn walls with a loud smack. Dropping
the horse comb she swivelled to a halt -
“Thomas, are you alright?”
“Lydia. He is here! Come with me, please!”
“You know I cannot.” Lydia answered. Did
he forget that no one could be seen with a
bleeding woman?
Ignoring her, Thomas continued, “He
was just across the lake healing a demon-
possessed man. Jairus was pleading with
Him to see Leah.”
Lydia narrowed her eyes, listened intently
and echoed Thomas’ words. “He healed
the demon-possessed man ... and now He
is going to see Leah?”
Thomas levelled his eyes with hers and
exclaimed, “He is going to go there and
heal her.”
Lydia’s jaw dropped. She felt a wave of
hope rising and tried to speak. “Will He
heal me?” she croaked.
That was all the encouragement Thomas
needed. Without a second’s delay both of
them set out to seek this man, this man
who could possibly bring the cure to them
all.
 
Racing down the path towards the lake,
they soon found themselves in the midst
of a dense crowd. With the throng
pressing against them, Lydia somehow
found herself thrust within an inch of
the man they called “Jesus”. Full of hope,
she closed her eyes and drew in two
long breaths, allowing the peace she was
experiencing from being in His presence
to fill her.
Stretching out her arm, she touched the
fringe of His robe. The contact sent her
in a whirlwind of memories of pain and
loneliness - until she felt a change in her
body. Immediately, the bleeding stopped.
Jesus spun around and exclaimed, “Who
touched me?”
Silence swept across the crowd. Jesus said,
“Someone deliberately touched me, for I
felt healing power go out from me.”
Pushing all thoughts of possible rejection
and public shame out of her mind, Lydia
fell to her knees in front of Him and told
her story.
“I knew if only I could touch you, I would
be healed.”
His kind face turned into a broad smile,
“My daughter your faith has made you
well.”
Looking intently at both Thomas and her
He said, “Go in peace.”
 
Jairus’ Synagogue
 
Now standing before each other at Jairus’
synagogue surrounded by those who loved
them most and the many that Jesus had
touched - including the demon-possessed
man and Leah - as well as Jesus Himself,
they celebrated this new chapter in
Thomas and Lydia’s lives made possible
only through His touch.
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 Building Fund
W e all rise to the challenge to achieve great things if given a spark of hope.
When an individual is empowered to change, a family rejoices in hope. When
familie change, a city is transformed.

Hope Mission Centre (HMC) was established in 1999 in Parramatta by Rev. Samuel
Gunawan and Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan, both filled with a deep desire to touch and
transform lives with the message of hope.

Today, Hope Mission Centre is a multi-faceted, vibrant organisation with over

50 volunteers who share the same mission and passion to serve the community.
We offer numerous programs and services that strengthen, support and assist the
community, give purpose to youth, and restore family values.

As we progress day by day with our untiring work, we are inundated with calls and
requests for support – physical, financial, spiritual, and emotional. In order for us to
carry out our work effectively and efficiently, we need a building of our own.

You can get involved by making a tax-deductible donation towards the purchase
of the building, which costs AUD 800,000. Together, we can bring about social
transformation in our neighbourhood, in our community, and in our world. God
bless you and your generosity.

All tax-deductible donations towards the Building Fund can be made by

cheque: or direct deposit:
Hope Mission Centre Inc. Hope Mission Centre Inc.
Building Fund Building Fund
Mail to: Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Hope Mission Centre
56 Delaney Drive Branch: Stockland Mall, Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 BSB No.: 06 2336
Account No.: 1008 7884

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ySpace

In a world where Living in an age where our lives

iPods, TV, and are run by technology and media
the Internet rule, and filled with emails, Facebook
it’s time to get and MySpace, can keep us
personal. cooped up in our rooms or
workplace for hours! The result?
Communication without the
personal touch …

You can send e-mail all your life

and never post a letter, poke
people on Facebook, and fill
your MySpace until there’s no
more space left with so much
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information about yourself. But

there will always be ‘something’
missing, there will always be
‘something’ that doesn’t seem so
right.

Let’s put it this way, how many of

us opt to message a friend rather
than pick up the phone to talk to
them? Or chat for hours and hours
online to someone and when you

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 Jonathan Gunawan
meet them in person, you hardly
even talk to them? If so, then
we need to begin to think about
whether these technologies and
media are helping us connect with
each other to bring us together,
OR causing us to disconnect with
each other and distance ourselves
from one another.
If the people around you are real
friends then it will go beyond the
messages, emails, Facebooks
and MySpaces. That ‘something’
missing and that ‘something’
that doesn’t seem so right is quite
simply you!
How do you spell ‘LOVE’? T-I-
M-E… Why does time = love?
Because the time you set aside
to be with a person or people, the
time that you spend being there
for them, and the time that you
sacrifice for another, emits a love
Your time, your
personal touch and
your love is the
greatest
that can only come from you. Paul,
in 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV),
says it like this, “but the greatest
of these is love.” Your time, your
personal touch and your love, is
the greatest. You being there is a
gift. You are the greatest gift.
So the next time you log in to your
email, Facebook or MySpace
just simply ask yourself if you’re
connecting with your friends and
family in a way that emits a love
that comes from you. I AM THE
GREATEST!
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kidspot
Allison Tong unwraps the meaning
behind the three wise men’s gifts for
Baby Jesus.
Have you ever wondered Gold
how Christmas gift giving
began? Gold was a symbol of royalty
Some believe the answer can
be found in the Christmas story,
where wise men travelled from
afar to present the baby Jesus
with three gifts…
And when they had come into
the house, they saw the young
Child with Mary His mother, and
fell down and worshipped Him.
And when they had opened their
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treasures, they presented gifts
to Him: gold, frankincense, and
myrrh.
-Matthew 2:11 (NKJV)
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
were precious and expensive
gifts, and each gift had a special
meaning.
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Frankincense is us
a black powder th
women living in th
make
Myrrh water ca
Allison Tong a mouthwash t
mouth sores
throa
and was usually offered as a
gift to kings. In presenting gold,
the wise men recognised the
Kingship of the Lord Jesus.
Frankincense
Frankincense is found by cutting
into the bark of a Boswellia tree.
People used to burn it to make
a sweet-smelling fragrance as
worship to God. In presenting
frankincense, the wise men
recognised the holiness of the
Lord Jesus.
Myrrh
Myrrh comes from a small,
thornbush that grew in Arabia
and Ethiopia and was used after
a person had passed away. In
presenting myrrh, it signified that
the Lord Jesus is our Saviour,
born to die for the sins of the
world.
sed to make kohl,
hat was used by
he Middle East as
e up.

an be used as
to help soothe
s, and sore
ats.

Indoor activities
• Scrapbook: Paste your favourite family photos into a large
scrapbook and decorate the pages with anything and
everything – ribbons, lace, stickers, even buttons!
• Sing: Write a Christmas carol together and sing it on
Christmas day.
• Create: Design interesting items with summer fruits – A
watermelon boat or a grape necklace, perhaps?

Outdoor activities
• Something new: Learn how to ride a bike, how to surf, how
to skateboard, how to …
• Camp out: put up a tent at any camping ground near you, or
even in your backyard!

On the road activities:

• 20 Questions: One person has to think of a ‘thing’.
Everyone in the car has to guess what the ‘thing’ is – but
they can only ask up to 20 questions!
• Name that tune: One person says a ‘word’ and everyone
must sing a song with that ‘word’ in the lyrics.

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Resources
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the majesty of God, and Holy Spirit Fall
drawing you right into His presence, this
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share their thoughts on the current chapter
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 its a wrap
Lifestyle

by May Wong
Photography: Timothy Tan

Make your presents memorable

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 add a textural touch
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a simple backdrop for a decorative
ribbon. It will combine perfectly with
simple adornments, such as fresh or
dried flowers, beads and butterflies to
produce a striking effect.

adorn your gifts with

beautiful butterflies

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Lifestyle

Discover your scent

Let your senses soar with these six, sweet summer scents as May Wong reveals the
secret to finding the perfume that’s just right for you.

Have you ever detected someone’s
presence by their smell? Sillage is the
French term used to describe a trail of
scent a person leaves wafting behind
them. In perfume, a scent is formed by
three layers of ingredients that are called
“notes”. The “top note” is the first scent you
smell on a person. The “middle note” is the
scent on the wearer’s body, which lasts
for about 3 to 4 hours. Finally, the “base
note” is the ingredient that remains on the
wearer’s skin and will leave you smelling
delightful all day. When purchasing a
perfume, it is most important to select
a fragrance that enhances your natural
body scent and works best with your skin.

Versace Woman
Elegant and Modern:
Floral bouquet of
frangipani blossoms,
Jasmine and Enoki wood
Photography: Timothy Tan

Estee Lauder
Pleasure Exotic
Intimate and
Romantic: A
mango passion
fruit cocktail for
a truly tropical
experience

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 Davidoff Cool Water
Deep
Fresh and Crisp:
Invigorating blend of
lavender, iris and musk

Clinique
Happy
Light,
sparkling
freshness:
Luscious
organic
floral and
fruity citrus

Calvin Klein Eternity
for Men
Confident and Masculine:
Distinct sharpness of zesty
mandarin, lavender and
warm sandalwood
Kylie Minogue
Sweet Darling
Feminine and Chic: Fusion of
sweet cotton candy and juicy
passionfruit
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Lifestyle Dessert
Lifestyle
Asian Delights
Cool down this summer with homemade Cendol and Ice Kacang desserts.
Cendol
Serves 6-8
1.850 litres water
Cap Boenga: Tepung Hun Kwe
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of tapiotca starch
Koepoe-koepoe Aroma Pasta: Pandan
paste
500 grams of pure coconut or palm
sugar
1 can coconut milk
1 pinch of salt
TanTan (ice kacang) Grace Tong photography Timothy Tan
Note: You will need two non-stick pans for this
recipe: one for the pandan jelly pieces and one for
the coconut syrup. But remember, be sure to make
the jelly first!
Pandan jelly
1. Pour 1.1 litres of water and packet of
Tepung Hun Kwe in a non-stick pan.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 2
tablespoons of tapioca starch. Tapioca
starch makes the jelly mixture softer so
leave this ingredient out if you prefer a
firm mixture.
3. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of Pandan paste.
Bring pan to low-medium heat and stir
for 10-15 minutes. Constantly stir the
mixture to ensure it does not stick to
Name
the pan.
Daisy
4. Prepare a bucket of cold water.
Timothy
When the jelly mixture turns a clear,
(cendol)
green and sticky consistency, take the
Insert
pan off the heat and pour the mixture
by May Wong recipes
into a strainer held over the bucket of
editedPhotography:
cold water. The mixture should seep
through the holes of the strainer into
the bucket and cool immediately in
the cold water forming log-shaped
jelly pieces.
5. Scoop the jelly pieces out of the
bucket and and leave aside in a bowl.
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Coconut syrup
1. Put 750 ml of water and pure
coconut sugar into a non-stick pan.
2. Bring pan to low-medium heat.
3. Once sugar is completely dissolved,
put the pan into a sink filled with cold
water and allow the pan to cool down.
Combine
1. Place the green pandan jelly pieces
into a bowl and pour the coconut
syrup over the jelly.
2. Add a dash of coconut milk and stir.
3. For a refreshingly cool dessert add
ice and a small pinch of salt.
Ice Kacang
Serves 4-6
1 cup of red kidney beans
1 cup of grass jelly
1 cup of boiled barley
1 cup of creamed corn
1 cup of palm seed
1 cup of jackfruit
Shaved ice
Flavoured colouring
150ml of palm sugar syrup (150 grams
of palm sugar boiled in 150 ml water)
150ml rose syrup
250ml evaporated milk or coconut milk
1. Put 1 tablespoon of beans, grass
jelly, barley, corn, palm seed and
jackfruit into a deep serving bowl.
2. Top with shaved ice.
3. Drizzle one tablespoonful of the
rose and palm sugar syrup, and 1-2
tablespoons of evaporated milk or
coconut milk, over the ingredients.
Then, pour the flavoured colouring
onto the shaved ice.
5. Serve immediately.
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Up for grabs!
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