Buko Pandan Drink

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

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

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