After looking at Penang TuaPui's blog (http://www.penangtuapui.com/2009/02/desserts-ais-tingkap-window-sherbet/) on Ais Tingkap, I went to try with my sisters. The beverage is pinkish red in color (from the rose syrup) with the ice sherbet, lot of basil seeds & few slices of coconut flesh. It's a thirst quencher!
Some facts about basil seed:
Basil Seed
Ocimum canum
The small (half the size of a sesame seed), black, oval-shaped, seeds of lemon scented basil, when soaked in water, develop a slippery, translucent coat. These are floated in the sweet cold drinks which are popular in hot countries and are claimed to have a very cooling effect on the system. Their texture is slippery (gelatinous coating) and at the same time crunchy (the actual seed) with no appreciable flavour.
Medicinal uses:
The seeds are said to relieve stomach ailments. Because of their slippery coating, they are considered soothing to the digestive system.
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