Saturday, January 23, 2010

Buko Pandan

Note: I know it's not the yummiest picture you've ever seen but I just snapped that as we were preparing our Christmas feast, so please bear with it.



Ingredients:
  • buko (young coconut), cut into strips
  • all-purpose cream
  • condensed milk
  • tiny tapioca balls (optional)
*** for the gelatin:
  • gelatin powder (if you can find a green-colored one, better)
  • pandan leaves
  • water
  • green food color
  • sugar (optional)

Procedures:
  • Ratio of ingredients - In a mixture of 6 young coconuts and 1 big tray of green gelatin, I used 2 tetra packs of all-purpose cream and 2 cans of condensed milk, the quantity of tapioca balls depends on you, you can put as much or as little as you want.
*** for the gelatin:
  • In a cooking pot, mix 7 cups of water and gelatin powder, when it completely dissolves, add a few pandan leaves (be sure to clean the leaves thoroughly) and then cook in medium heat. Add the green food color if you happen to buy a clear gelatin but if you have it in green, just let it be. If you want to add some sugar, you can do so. Simmer for a few minutes and then bring it to a boil, remember to stir from time to time as it might stick in the pot if you don't.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture in a shallow tray or baking dish and let it cool. Cut into cubes and set aside.
*** for the actual buko pandan:
  • Mix all the ingredients (preferably in a big plastic canister with cover so you can freeze it), buko strips, gelatin cubes, tapioca balls, all-purpose cream, condensed milk.
  • Taste test and do the necessary alterations if there's any.
  • Chill and serve cold.
Tip: If you're going to serve your buko pandan frozen, I suggest you leave the tapioca balls out, it is fun to eat when it's gummy but when it's hard, it's kinda unappetizing.


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9 comments:

Catherine said...

Actually, this sounds really yummy!

Willa said...

sarap naman nito!

MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.com said...

Looks yummy! It's my DH's favorite dessert! xoxo

i♥pinkc00kies said...

wow!!! i love buko pandan!

maiylah said...

sarap nito ... one of my fave desserts! :)

thanks for playing, Ms Anya
sensya na sa late visit ...

enjoy the rest of the week!

Cecile said...

that is one yummy desset, na ka ka miss talaga!

Kim Eastlick said...

What an great and interesting looking dish! I bet it's delicious.

i♥pinkc00kies said...

we have one right now.. from Conti's!! :D yeaaah!

StaLira said...

This looks delicious. Missing this dessert.