Best 2 Buko Pandan Recipes

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Buko pandan is a refreshing and creamy Filipino dessert made from young coconut, pandan leaves, sugar, and tapioca pearls. The combination of coconut and pandan creates a unique and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for buko pandan, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is a classic buko pandan recipe that uses fresh young coconut and pandan leaves. The second recipe is a simplified version that uses canned coconut milk and pandan extract. The third recipe is a vegan version that uses coconut milk and almond milk instead of dairy. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BUKO PANDAN



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A soft pandan jelly cubes, drowned in a sweet, creamy sauce with tender sago. This popular Filipino dessert is a must-try!

Provided by Asian Food Network

Categories     Filipino Food Recipes | Learn To Filipino Food With AFN

Yield Serves 3 - 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pcs pandan leaves (tied in a knot) - If pandan leaves are not available where you live, you may omit it
200 g young coconut flesh (shredded)
2 tsp pandan paste
10 g gelatin sheets (soaked in water until softened) - can be substituted with gulaman powder
120 g sago
200 ml whipping cream (can be swapped for all purpose cream)
350 ml condensed milk
300 ml evaporated milk
100 g white sugar
500 ml water

Steps:

  • Boil the sago seeds and drain. In a small pot on high heat, fill it halfway through with water and pour in the sago seeds. Bring to a boil and let the sago seeds cook for 10 minutes. Once cooked, strain and cool the sago seeds under running water. Set aside.
  • Make the pandan jelly. In a separate medium sized pot, mix 500 ml of water, knotted pandan leaves, 2 tsp pandan paste and sugar. Bring to a boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, add in softened gelatin sheets and mix well until gelatin sheets have dissolved. Pour the pandan mixture into a metal tray and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Make the sweetened milk mixture. In a bowl, mix full cream, evaporated milk and condensed milk until well combined. Add cooked sago seeds and coconut flesh into the bowl and mix well. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Slice the pandan jelly and serve. Once pandan jelly sets, slice it into 1-cm cubes. Pour pandan jelly cubes into the milk mixture and stir well.

BUKO PANDAN



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This is a very easy and refreshing dessert. It's usually served during family gatherings and celebrations here in the Philippines.

Provided by Charmed_by_Bart

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups coconut meat, cut into strings
1/2 teaspoon pandan extract
2 (250 ml) packages cream
1 cup milk
1 (405 g) can sweetened condensed milk
2 (90 g) packages unflavored gelatin
3 cups water
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon pandan extract
5 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • dissolve gelatin and sugar in 1 1/2 cup water, and bring to boil.
  • add the remaining 1 1/2 cup water.
  • remove from heat and stir in the pandan essence and food color.
  • transfer into a flat container and refrigerate until firm (about 2-3 hours).
  • cut the gelatin into 1 inch cubes.
  • in a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose cream, milk and sweetened condensed milk.
  • stir in pandan essence.
  • drain off all the liquid from the buko meat before adding to the cream mixture.
  • gently mix in the gelatin.
  • serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.3, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 211.3, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 56.8, Protein 36.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh coconut milk and pandan leaves are essential for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh coconut milk, you can use unsweetened canned coconut milk, but the flavor will not be as rich.
  • Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Let the buko pandan cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to firm up.
  • Serve buko pandan with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include shredded coconut, toasted sesame seeds, and mango slices.

Conclusion:

Buko pandan is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party or a simple dessert to enjoy on a weeknight, buko pandan is a great option.

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