How to Make Buko Pandan | Filipino Dessert | Met's Kitchen

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut cream offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative suitable for vegans.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

young coconut

🥗Healthier: canned coconut

💰Cheaper: none

Canned coconut is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Prepare gulaman powder according to package instructions using 6 cups of water.

Dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar in the mixture and stir until fully dissolved.

Cook 1/2 cup of sago (tapioca pearls) in 1 liter of water until translucent, then drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the prepared gulaman, all purpose cream, condensed milk, and buko strips.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until set.

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