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Buko Salad Drink

BY :Bebs | Published: 06/20/ 2020 | Updated:06/21/ 2020 | 9 Comments

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Mouth-watering coconut juice mixed with milk, gulaman, tapioca, and coconut meat- Buko Salad Drink is so refreshing and invigorating! A pitcher of this sweet and milky drink is a perfect way to quench your thirst on a hot and humid day!

buko salad drink in glasses

Before pearl coolers and milk teas came here in the Philippines, the most popular refreshment that we had is called "samalamig" or "palamig". These are chilled beverages sold by street vendors that are usually displayed in clear gallons lined up in a range of flavors.

Majority of the palamig contains gulaman, sago, and other jellies. But chilled fruit juices like melon, mango, avocado, and coconut are also very common. If you happen to pass by a samalamig stand, you will surely be tempted with the sight of the colorful containers bursting with flavors in front of you.

Pink Salamamig ina pitcher

I myself, can't help but enjoy some when we are out in the market and especially on a hot and sunny day. It instantly refreshes and is very affordable too! My favorite, since childhood up to this day, is this Buko Salad drink. It can easily get your attention with its usually pink color. It is also loaded with tapioca pearls, a medley of jelly cubes, and coconut strips.

  • Foxy Tips in Cooking Tapioca and Gulaman for Your Buko Salad Drink
  • Pearls and Jellies 101- What is the difference?
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Foxy Tips in Cooking Tapioca and Gulaman for Your Buko Salad Drink

Do not soak your tapioca pearls in water. I boil tapioca directly without soaking it in water first. The reason behind this is because tapioca consists mainly of starch, so soaking them in water will dissolve it and it will lose its form.

Since uncooked pearls are very starchy, use a lot of water when boiling them. Otherwise, you will have very sticky and dry pearls versus the chewy and elastic result that you want. So check your pearls every now and then to make sure it does not dry up.

Also remember that when cooking your gulaman, the amount to be used depends on the brand. So I always check on the instructions on the box beforehand.

a cold drink with coconut juice, milk and colorful jelly and

Pearls and Jellies 101- What is the difference?

I have been getting some questions on the difference between tapioca pearls and sago as well as gulaman and gelatin. And whether or not they can be used as a substitute for the other.

Tapioca versus Sago Pearls- the main difference between the two is their content origin. Tapioca is made from cassava while Sago is made from palm. They are both very starchy and can be cooked in similar ways. For this Buko Salad Drink recipe, yes, these can be interchanged depending on what you prefer!

Gulaman versus Gelatin- while these two are often used synonymously, there is a distinct difference between them- the source. Gulaman is made from a type of seaweed while gelatin is protein-based. If you are looking for a vegan option, gulaman is the one for you.

If you are looking for other thirst quenchers, I recommend some of my favorites below:

Try this Sago't Gulaman drink. A Filipino sweet beverage made from brown sugar syrup with tapioca pearls and almond jelly. | www.foxyfolksy.com
Sago’t Gulaman drink is a Filipino sweet refreshment made from brown sugar syrup with tapioca pearls and almond jelly.

Hand-pressed Mango-Lychee and Dalandan Sling
A truly wonderful and refreshing drink from hand-pressed ripe mangoes, lychees and dalandan with a kick
mango with yogurt smoothie
Fresh Mango Lassi is so easy to make.  A healthy and refreshing drink that bursts with flavor from the added spices. 

a cold drink made from coconut juice, milk, tapioca pearls, jelly

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Buko Salad Drink

5 from 4 votes
Mouth-watering coconut juice mixed with milk, gulaman, tapioca, and shredded coconut meat- this Buko Salad Drink is so refreshing and invigorating!
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Course :Drinks
Servings =10 Cups
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups coconut juice
  • 370 ml evaporated milk
  • 300 ml condensed milk
  • 1 cup coconut meat strips
  • ¼ teaspoon red food color

GULAMAN

  • 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

TAPIOCA PEARLS

  • ½ cup uncooked Tapioca pearls
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

GULAMAN

  • Prepare each color. Remember to follow the jelly powder to the liquid ratio on the package as they vary depending on the brand.
  • Per color, sprinkle the jelly powder over 2 cups of water. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until dissolve.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat. Turn off the heat once it starts boiling and pour the gelatin mixture into seperate molds and refrigerate to set.
  • Once they have set, cut into small cubes and set aside.

Tapioca Peals

  • Boil 4 cups of water then add the tapioca pearls. Let it cook for 10 minutes or until the pearls are completely translucent. Drain and set aside

BUKO SALAD DRINK ASSEMBLY

  • Pour the evaporated milk and condensed milk in a bowl and mix. Stir in the coconut juice until well blended.
  • Add the coconut strips, tapioca pearls and gulaman cubes. Mix well.
  • Drop ¼ teaspoon of red food color in the mixture and stir until it turns into an even pink color.
  • Transfer in a pitcher and add ice cubes or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Socorro Manalo says

    May 14, 2022 at 3:46 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and very refreshing !!!

    Reply
  2. Gerlinda Bolt-Ranchez says

    April 04, 2022 at 5:07 am

    5 stars
    So easy to follow. Big help.

    Reply
  3. Adora says

    August 14, 2021 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    This buko salad drink looks delicious -- I saw the picture on Instagram recently and I Googled your recipe! I've made a couple of your recipes before and they turned out great! I'm having friends over on Sunday for merienda and I can't wait to serve this.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 19, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      Glad you enjoy our recipes, Adora. Hope you like this one too.

      Reply
  4. Carmen says

    August 31, 2020 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    Your recipes are great and they are easy to follow.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 18, 2020 at 2:40 am

      Short and sweet! Thanks so much Carmen.

      Reply
  5. edwina acero says

    July 02, 2020 at 1:52 am

    i like your yummy recipes. They are simple and easy to follow. thank you

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 27, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      That is so nice of you to say, Edwina.

      Reply
  6. simon andrew says

    June 25, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    This is a refreshing drink I will try this at home

    Reply

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