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Buko Salad Drink in glasses and jar.
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Buko Salad Drink

Buko Salad Drink is the perfect summer refreshment! It's sweet, creamy, and loaded with young coconut, gelatin, and palm fruits for a delicious tropical beverage.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 481kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 bars (.70 ounce) red agar-agar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) kaong, drained
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) nata de coco, drained
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) cooked sago
  • 2 cups young coconut, shredded
  • 2 cups coconut milk or 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 4 cups coconut juice
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • In a pot, soak agar agar in water 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.
  • Remove from heat. Pour into a flat dish and allow to cool until set and hardened. Cut gelatin into ½-inch cubes.
  • In a large pitcher, combine gelatin cubes, kaong, nata de coco, sago, shredded young coconut, coconut juice, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well-distributed.
  • Add food coloring, if desired, and stir until color is dispersed. Serve in glasses over ice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 3.4mg