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Coconut Pandan Salad

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Filipino
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and vibrant Coconut Pandan Salad featuring young coconut, Nata de coco, and a fragrant blend of pandan extract, perfect for sunny days.


Ingredients

  • 2 bars (0.70 ounces each) green agar-agar, shredded
  • 3 cups coconut juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 drops pandan extract
  • 2 cups shredded young coconut
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) Nata de coco, drained
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) Kaong, drained
  • 1 can (14 ounces) table cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk


Instructions

  1. Combine agar-agar and coconut juice in a pot and soak for about 30 minutes.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly until agar-agar melts completely.
  3. Add sugar and continue stirring until dissolved, cooking for another 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add 2 drops of pandan extract and stir to combine.
  5. Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a flat dish to cool until fully set.
  6. Cut the set mixture into 1/2-inch cubes.
  7. Combine the cubes with shredded coconut, Nata de coco, Kaong, table cream, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
  8. Add 2-3 drops of pandan extract and stir well to combine.
  9. Chill the salad for 1 to 2 hours before serving cold.

Notes

Experiment with different types of fresh coconut and adjust the pandan extract to taste. Chill thoroughly for best flavor.