Buko Pandan juice is a popular Filipino dessert drink made using young coconut and Screwpine leaves (locally known as “Pandan”). It has a close resemblance to another rich coconut dessert called Buko Salad (fresh coconut salad) with the same texture and dairy ingredients involved. The green gelatin "Pandan" flavor and aroma gives the distinction.
I never thought I could make my own Pandan drink. I couldn't find fresh Pandan leaves in my area, so I simply bought Pandan flavored gelatin instead, and mixed it up with hot water and put it in the fridge until it had set. I then sliced the gelatin (or locally called gulaman) into small cubes and place in a pitcher. I added some fresh coconut water (buko juice), fresh strips of buko meat, added some milk and some sugar to taste. You can add more milk if you desire. I chilled it until cold, poured over a tall glass and added some ice cubes. It was surprisingly very refreshing! I was not even sure if I had the right ingredients.
If cookies are a great way to spend the day, perhaps a pitcher of cold Buko Pandan Juice is a perfect way to cool your day as well. So get up and chill your own Buko Pandan milky juice and make one coco-fun and coco-filled summer day.
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