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Buko Sago Jelly Salad

If you are looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert for your next family gathering, this Buko Sago Jelly Salad is a delicious, colorful treat the whole family will love! It is refreshing, perfectly sweet, and loaded with young coconut strips, sago pearls, and gulaman cubes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients

  • water
  • 1 cup sago
  • ½ package (12.5 grams) red gulaman
  • ½ package (12.5 grams) green gulaman
  • ½ package (12.5 grams) yellow gulaman
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups young coconut shredded
  • 2 cups coconut juice
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add sago pearls and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for about 15 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water.
  • In a pot, add ½ pack red gulaman powder (12.5 grams), ¼ cup sugar, and 1 ½ cups water. Whisk until the powder and sugar are dissolved. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a mold or small dish.
  • Repeat with the yellow and green colors. Allow to cool and refrigerate to set. Cut into cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine young coconut, gulaman cubes, sago, coconut juice, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate to chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2mg