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Tropical Buko Salad Drink Recipe

Tropical Buko Salad Drink Recipe


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Cool Tropical Buko Salad Drink brings Philippine summer refreshment to your glass. Sweet coconut water blends with fresh fruits, creating a delightful island-inspired beverage you’ll savor with pure tropical joy.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (473 ml) coconut juice
  • 1 cup coconut meat strips
  • 370 ml evaporated milk
  • 300 ml condensed milk

Gulaman (Jelly):

  • 1 tablespoon red unflavored jelly powder
  • 1 tablespoon green unflavored jelly powder
  • 1 tablespoon yellow unflavored jelly powder
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

Additional Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (118 ml) uncooked tapioca pearls
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon red food color

Instructions

  1. In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate evaporated milk (approximately 12 fluid ounces or 354 milliliters) and sweetened condensed milk (about or 414 milliliters), whisking until thoroughly integrated.
  2. Gradually incorporate fresh coconut water (roughly 16 fluid ounces or 473 milliliters), blending the liquid components until they achieve a smooth, uniform consistency.
  3. Delicately fold tender young coconut strips, translucent tapioca pearls, and vibrant gelatin cubes into the creamy liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution of each ingredient.
  4. Introduce a precise quarter teaspoon of crimson food coloring, gently stirring until the beverage transforms into a soft, uniform blush-pink hue.
  5. Pour the chilled tropical concoction into a glass pitcher, incorporating crushed ice (approximately or 237 milliliters) to enhance refreshment, or alternatively, refrigerate for optimal serving temperature.

Notes

  • Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshing, frosty drink that enhances the tropical flavor profile.
  • Use fresh young coconut strips for the most authentic and vibrant texture in the salad drink.
  • Adjust food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect soft pink hue without overpowering the natural ingredients.
  • Prepare tapioca pearls and gulaman in advance to streamline the mixing process and save time.
  • Serve immediately over crushed ice to maintain the drink’s cool, delightful temperature and prevent separation of ingredients.
  • Experiment with additional toppings like nata de coco or fresh fruit chunks to personalize your tropical beverage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks, Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 35 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg