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Buko Pandan Drink

Buko Pandan Drink is a popular summer cooler with creamy coconut juice, pandan-flavored jelly cubes, and shredded young coconut. It's delicious, refreshing, and sure to be a hit!

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 508 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 can (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

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  1. In a large pitcher, combine coconut milk, coconut juice, and condensed milk. Stir until well-blended.
  2.  Add young coconut strips and gulaman cubes. 
  3. Chill for about 1 to 2 hours. Serve in glasses over ice.
For the Gulaman
  1. In a large pot, soak agar-agar in coconut juice for about 30 to 40 minutes. 
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly, until agar-agar melts.
  3. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until agar-agar is completely dissolved. 
  4. Add pandan extract and stir to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. Cut into ½-inch cubes.

Notes

  • Use coconut juice instead of water to soak and cook the gulaman for more buko flavor.
  • Shred the gulaman bars finely and soak for at least 30 minutes so they'll dissolve quickly when cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 508kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 1061mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 59g (118%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 7.4mg (8%) Calcium 300mg (30%) Iron 6.1mg (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 508

% Daily Value*

Calories 508kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 1061mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 59g 118%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Calcium 300mg 30%
Iron 6.1mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.