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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cooling
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Filipino
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 Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.