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Buko Pandan Salad

This recipe was adapted from Kawaling Pinoy.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword agar, buko, Filipino, gulaman, kaong, nata de coco, palm nut, pandan, salad, screwpine, young coconut
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Gulaman Soak Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bars (0.35 oz each) green agar-agar, shredded to very small pieces
  • 3 cups coconut juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 drops pandan extract
  • 2 cups shredded young coconut
  • 2 bottles (12 oz each) nata de coco, drained
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) kaong, drained
  • 1 can (14 oz) Nestle table cream
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • In a medium 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 1/2-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.