Commodity Watch: Street Food to System Risk
<p>Cendol is a dessert served as part of the hawker culture in urban and trading centers across Southeast Asia. It is considered an "Intangible Heritage Object" in Malaysia. The origin story of the dessert remains unclear with India, Persia and English ships, carrying refrigerated rice, as the primary guesses. Nevertheless, the dish has spread across Southeast Asia developing local names and local variations. </p>
27 April 2026