Last Updated on November 27, 2020 by Ed Joven
How to cook Buko Lychee Salad
Buko Lychee Salad Recipe - Most Filipinos love Buko Salad; it is always present on holidays like birthdays, Christmas and New Year. That being said, sometimes you get tired of the usual Buko salad, and then you thought of something new to make this tropical dessert more tasty and delicious to prepare during those special occasions.
So here is the Buko Lychee Salad, a much more delightful version of buko salad that we are used to. This salad might be your next favorite dessert to add to your menu in the following holidays.
Preparing this Buko salad variant is very simple, and you can get this done in no time. This dessert is also ideal for serving in summer since coconut and lychee have a cooling effect on our body, entirely refreshing us during hot days.
Now here is how to make this delectable and nutritious Buko Lychee Salad.
Ingredients of Buko Lychee Salad : |
📖 Recipe
Buko Lychee Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can Lychee in Syrup
- 2 ½ cups Fresh Buko Juice, young coconut water
- 3 envelopes of unflavoured Gelatin powder
- 3 ½ cups grated Buko meat, fresh young coconut
- 1 pack 250ml All-Purpose cream
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla ice cream, to top
Instructions
- Pour in a saucepan the young coconut water, then dissolve the gelatin powder and let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Simmer until the gelatin powder is completely dissolved. Cooking time will take about 4 minutes.
- In an 8×8 square dish, pour-in the Gelatin mixture. Let it cool, then chill in the refrigerator until the Gelatin is set to firm.
- Once the Gelatin is firm, cut into small cubes, then set aside.
- Using the same dish, add in grated Buko meat (young coconut) and lychee.
- Pour-in the sweetened condensed milk and All-Purpose cream to a separate bowl, then mix well to combine thoroughly.
- Pour the Cream mixture over young coconut meat, lychee, and gelatin mixture, then mix well.
- Chill for 2 hours. When serving, topped it with vanilla ice cream for a much flavorful experience. Enjoy!
Video
Also try our Creamy Buko Pandan Salad :
Nutrition
Here's a tip to quickly make a fruit salad; always remember to chill the cream and the condensed milk at least overnight. It is best when these two ingredients are completely-chilled.
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Kristine Agtarap says
Will do this for the family! Thanks for the wonderful recipe 😀
Claidelyn de Leyola says
The looks is so tempting. Buko Salad plus Lychee is a very perfect combination.. I'm craving for something like this due too hot weather.. I will definitely try this at home.. I can't just wait to taste this wonderful recipe. I'm sure my family would love this 🙂
Robert Pablo says
Lychee is the best food for diabetic person... But even though I am not diabetic I & My family Love it too ---> Buko Lychee Salad Recipe Thumbs up!
Shakeia Rieux says
I can't wait to try this,it looks delicious
Pamela Kumfer says
Buko Lychee Salad Recipe this looks and sounds so good anything with coconut is so tasty
Mona Verdida says
My mom always makes this and your recipe is a bit similar to hers, but I'd like to try putting some vanilla ice cream in it because I haven't tried that before 😀
lovely joy merced says
ang sarap ng buko salad, pero mas masarap siguro to kasi may lychee!
Roland Savellano says
Yummy! Sarap nito!
Ronilo Arellano says
my Favorite desert!
Faith Hazel Almario says
Buko and Lychee is a good combination.
nikki robak says
This sounds so good I will try it, thanx for sharing.
Karen Bernarte says
Great recipe, pwedeng pang noche buena to!:D
Jackielyn Catalla says
This is mouth-watering. I will prepare this one next weekend 🙂
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
This looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
editha gungab says
i like to try this recipe for my family i am very sure my well like it very much.....
sherry ann gole cruz says
yummy,a refeshing dessert for my kids