TULUNGAGUNG – The colorful avocado dragon fruit es teler has gone viral among street food lovers in Tulungagung. Roadside vendors now attract crowds as many residents search for the refreshing dessert, especially during the hot midday hours.

The drink catches attention with its striking contrast of pink dragon fruit and green avocado. In addition, a thick creamy broth delivers a rich sweet flavor that makes the dessert both refreshing and filling.

During a live demonstration, a local vendor showed how to prepare the popular drink. Isayanti, a 38-year-old resident of Ringinpitu Village, explained that the process remains simple and practical.

“Making es teler is actually quite easy,” she said.

First, vendors boil tapioca pearls until they turn soft and chewy. Next, they peel ripe avocados and cut them into small pieces before placing them in a clean container. After that, they peel dragon fruit and slice it into small cubes to maintain a smooth texture when served.

To create the sensation of young coconut, vendors prepare jelly until it becomes chewy. Then they shred the jelly so it resembles coconut meat. They also add grass jelly to enrich the drink’s texture and flavor.

Meanwhile, the creamy broth forms the key element of the dessert’s taste. Vendors mix around 250 grams of sugar, 200 grams of creamer, powdered milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and grated cheese. They blend the ingredients with a mixer until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.

After preparing all the components, vendors arrange the fruit, jelly, and toppings in a bowl or glass. Then they pour the creamy mixture over the ingredients and serve the dessert chilled.

Besides its refreshing taste, nutrition experts say the dessert also provides significant energy.

Ratih Puspitaningtyas, head of the nutrition department at dr Iskak Regional General Hospital, explained that one serving of avocado and dragon fruit es teler contains a relatively high calorie count.

“A serving of about 250 to 300 milliliters contains around 400 kilocalories,” she said.

According to Ratih, one glass also contains about 4.5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat, and 77.4 grams of carbohydrates. Fruit, sugar, and syrup supply most of the carbohydrates, while coconut milk and avocado contribute most of the fat.

Therefore, Ratih encourages people to consume the dessert wisely. One glass already provides considerable energy, especially when people drink it together with a full iftar meal.

Many Indonesians still favor the dessert. Its mix of fresh fruit, creamy broth, and icy sweetness makes es teler one of the most popular drinks to break the fast during Ramadan.