Description
Silky buko salad drink blends Philippine coconut traditions with creamy sweetness. Chilled ingredients mix together, creating refreshing tropical pleasure you’ll savor with each cool sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) coconut juice
- 1 cup coconut meat strips
- 370 ml evaporated milk
- 300 ml condensed milk
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup (118 ml) uncooked tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp red unflavored jelly powder
- 1 tbsp green unflavored jelly powder
- 1 tbsp yellow unflavored jelly powder
- 6 tbsps white sugar
- ¼ tsp red food color
Instructions
- Milk Fusion: Whisk evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl until completely blended, creating a smooth, rich base.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour coconut water into the milk mixture, stirring gently to create a seamless, creamy liquid foundation.
- Textural Layers: Gently fold young coconut strips, translucent tapioca pearls, and gelatin cubes into the mixture, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the drink.
- Color Infusion: Add a touch of food coloring, stirring carefully to achieve a delicate pink hue that transforms the drink’s visual appeal.
- Serving Preparation: Transfer the tropical mixture into a chilled serving pitcher, incorporating crushed ice to elevate the refreshing quality, or refrigerate to maintain an optimal cool temperature before serving.
Notes
- Milk Mixing Technique: Whisk evaporated and condensed milk thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base without lumps.
- Coconut Water Balance: Add coconut water gradually to maintain the perfect consistency and prevent separation of milk components.
- Ingredient Folding Strategy: Gently incorporate coconut strips, tapioca pearls, and gelatin cubes to distribute ingredients evenly without breaking delicate textures.
- Color and Chill Precision: Use minimal food coloring for a soft pink hue and serve extremely cold with crushed ice for maximum tropical refreshment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg