Buko Pandan Drink with pandan gelatin and shredded young coconut in a creamy coconut juice. Refreshing and delicious, this tropical drink is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
How was everyone’s 4th of July weekend? From the increased number of searches and traffic that came to the site for BBQ pork on a stick, I am assuming you guys fired up the grill as we did.
G had a blast barbecuing and turned out quite a backyard feast for us. The resident grill master made carne asada, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and burger sliders among other things. I, on the other hand, took care of the potato salad, peanut coleslaw and a variety of summer drinks to beat the heat.
The watermelon coolers and cucumber agua frescas I prepared were a hit with G’s family while I kept myself delicious hydrated with this ice-cold buko pandan drink. Creamy and chock-full of young coconut strips and pandan-flavored gelatin cubes, this tropical beverage is perfect for the dog days of summer. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk
- 4 cups coconut juice
- 14 ounces condensed milk
- 2 cups young coconut, shredded
- ice cubes
For Gulaman
- 0.70 ounces agar agar bars
- 3 cups young coconut juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 drops pandan extract
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine coconut milk, coconut juice, and condensed milk. Stir until well-blended.
- Add young coconut strips and gulaman cubes.
- Chill for about 1 to 2 hours. Serve in glasses over ice.
- For the Gulaman
- In a large pot, soak agar agar in coconut juice for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly, until agar agar melts.
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until agar agar is completely melted.
- Add pandan extract and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Pour into a flat dish and allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until agar agar is set and hardened. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Emily says
Hi Lalaine,
Can I use powder agar agar over bar or stands? Would it make a difference? It’s easier to find powder online than any other kind?
Thank you,
Emily
Emily says
Hello Lalaine,
The recipe doesn’t mentioned how much pandan extract to use. Can you please let me know? Also, I’m diabetic so I don’t use condensed milk. Any suggestions to replace condensed milk. I was thinking about heavy whipping cream. Your thoughts?
Thank you,
Emily
Alicia says
Hi. How much coconut juice do you soak the agar agar in? Is the amount separate from the 4 cups in the ingredient list?
Thank you!
Ann says
Hi thanks for the recipe and i like it verymuch can i use evap milk only pero walang pong condens milk
Lalaine Manalo says
Pwede rin walang condensed, just add sugar to taste 🙂
shiena says
hello po mam ano po ung ginamit niyo na coconut milk?
Laura K says
Do you use fresh coconuts, crack it in half, and shred the coconut yourself? If so, I would think it’s a lot of work and somewhat dangerous for a novice. Or can we purchase the shredded young coconut already prepared at an Asian or Filipino store?
Rae says
Is it okay to use a bottle or can of coconut juice? We don’t have the fresh coconut here!!
Lalaine says
Hello Rae
Yes, you can use bottled/canned coconut juice. That is what I actually use as fresh coconut juice is also hard to find in California. 🙂
Julie Pearl Cablayan says
Coconut milk, ung naka can po ba?
Lalaine says
Yes, Pearl 🙂
shell says
How many days ang lifespan ng buko juice if naka ref lang? thanks for your reply
Lalaine says
Standard food safety, not more than 72 hours/3 days storage but I would say mga 1 to 2 days lang for buko dahil madali itong mapanis.
Rose ann says
Anu pu ung agar agar?sa asawa q pu ung e.mail.
Lalaine says
Hello Rose Ann
Agar agar is a gelatin made from seaweed. They are usually sold in stores as bars in different colors. Here is a photo http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/agar-agar-kanten-white
jm says
Whats the measurement of condensed milk??? 1 can???
Lalaine says
Hello JM
Yes, 1 (14 ounces) can of condensed milk. I updated the recipe, thanks 🙂
Tim says
Greetings from Guam! Errrmergahd! Need to make this