Brilio.net - Buko pandan is known as a dessert from the Philippines which is also popular in various other countries, including Indonesia. Many people like this dish because it tastes delicious and fresh. Buko pandan is often present in the month of Ramadan to be eaten as takjil when breaking the fast.
The filling for buko pandan consists of pandan-flavored pudding or jelly, sago pearls, coconut, nata de coco, and so on. Then, all the buko pandan filling is doused with sweet and creamy sauce. Generally, buko pandan sauce is made using pure coconut water, so it tastes more delicious.
However, because it is made from pure coconut water, the buko pandan will quickly go stale if it is not used immediately. Usually, this dish can last at least 1 day. That's why, so that buko pandan can last longer, many people choose to replace pure coconut water with ordinary water or packaged coconut water that contains preservatives.
In fact, if you know the trick, buko pandan can stay fresh longer, you know. The trick for making buko pandan so that it stays fresh and doesn't get stale was shared by netizens on the PUTI AIRA Official YouTube account. After all, with this trick, buko pandan can last up to 2 days.
First, prepare all the ingredients for the buko pandan filling such as pudding or jelly, sago pearls, dredged coconut, nata de coco, and others according to taste. Put all the buko pandan filling into a serving bowl or jar.
photo: YouTube/PUTI AIRA Official
After that, mix the sauce. The owner of the PUTI AIRA Official YouTube account explained that he usually uses a mixture of full cream milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, boiled water and pure coconut water. Once prepared, this sauce should not be served immediately, but should be boiled first.
"Cook all the soup ingredients together until it boils. This is the key so that the buko pandan doesn't spoil easily," emphasized the owner of the PUTI AIRA Official YouTube account, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (20/3).
While it is boiling, don't forget to keep stirring the sauce so that the texture of the sauce is not damaged or broken. The stove fire used for cooking must also be small, yes. After boiling, cool it to room temperature first, then pour it over the buko pandan filling.
photo: YouTube/PUTI AIRA Official
So, for those of you who are still often annoyed because buko pandan goes stale quickly, let's try this trick. Taking a peek at the PUTI AIRA Official YouTube upload which has been watched 800 times, several netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know.
"Sis, if you boil Skm full cream and coconut water, won't it break?" asked YouTube @novertacaesariana7263 and received a reply from the video owner, "if the fire is too hot it can break, if you boil it you have to put it on low heat and stir it often so it doesn't break."
"Just put the young coconut in? How many days will it last?" added YouTube @auliajeng, then answered, "put it in the refrigerator -+ lasts 2 days."
Benefits of consuming coconut water for beauty.
Coconut water is a natural drink that is rich in nutrients and has several beauty benefits. Following are some of the benefits of consuming coconut water for beauty.
1. Moisturize the skin.
Coconut water contains lots of water and electrolytes which help maintain skin moisture. Drinking coconut water regularly can help prevent dehydration and make your skin look fresher and radiant.
2. Refreshes the skin.
The electrolyte content in coconut water, such as potassium, helps hydrate and refresh the skin. This can help reduce signs of fatigue and make skin look fresher.
3. Reduces acne.
Coconut water has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which can help reduce inflammation of the skin and prevent acne. Consuming coconut water regularly can also help cleanse toxins from the body, which can help prevent acne.
4. Brightens the skin.
The vitamin and mineral content in coconut water, such as vitamin C and iron, can help brighten the skin and reduce hyperpigmentation. The combination of antioxidants in coconut water can also help protect the skin from damage caused by sun exposure and free radicals.
5. Reduces redness and swelling.
The potassium content in coconut water can help reduce redness and swelling of the skin. This makes it useful for soothing irritated or sunburned skin.
6. Healthy hair.
Not only is it beneficial for the skin, coconut water can also be beneficial for the hair. Its nutritional content can help maintain hair and scalp moisture, as well as prevent hair damage and dryness.
7. Reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
The antioxidant content in coconut water can help fight signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines. Drinking coconut water regularly can help maintain skin elasticity and make it look younger.
Although coconut water has many beauty benefits, it is important to remember that results may vary for each individual. Apart from consuming coconut water, it is also important to maintain a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle to achieve healthy and glowing skin.