Buko Pandan Salad
Buko Pandan is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser! This Filipino-style salad with gulaman, young coconut, and tropical palm fruits is creamy and delicious, and makes a great snack or dessert. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just any time you need a sweet treat!
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bars (.70 ounce) green agar-agar, shredded to very small pieces
- 3 cups coconut juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 drops pandan extract
- 2 cups shredded young coconut
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) Nata de coco, drained
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) Kaong, drained
- 1 can (14 ounces) table cream
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a pot, combine agar-agar and coconut juice and soak for about 30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly, until agar-agar is melted.
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until agar-agar is completely dissolved.
- Add 2 drops of pandan extract and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and carefully pour into a flat dish. Allow to cool until gulaman is set and hardened. Cut into ½-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine gulaman, young shredded coconut, nata de coco, kaong, table cream, and condensed milk.
- Add about 2 to 3 drops pandan extract and stir to distribute flavor and color. Chill for about 1 to 2 hours. Serve cold.
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Notes
If using fresh screwpine or pandan leaves, tie a few strips into a knot and add when boiling the agar. Remove and discard when enough flavor and color are extracted.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.9mg