Chilled Buko Pandan Surprise

This is one refreshing, cold drink that you and your family can enjoy drinking during a meal or after. It can also be good to serve during snack time for the kids to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 bundle buko pandan leaves tied in a knot
• 6 cups water
• 1 pack powdered gulaman
• 2 fresh young buko, whole

1. Boil pandan in water in a medium stockpot covered for 20 minutes.
2. Set gulaman according to instructions found in the package. Substitute boiled pandan water instead of plain water.
3. Put buko juice in a pitcher. Using the other end of a fruit baller make strips from the buko meat. If the buko meat is too tender for this, use a spoon instead to scoop meat from the buko shell.
   
4. To assemble: Cut set gulaman into 1/2 ince squares just before serving. Then pour buko juice into individula glasses, add buko meat and gulaman. Serve cold.
   

Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes four (4) servings
Cost per serving P20.35