04/04/2026
Low carb Samalamig Buko Pandan to beat the Gensan heat!
FULL RECIPE below ⬇️— super simple: bloom, cube, mix, and chill.
Ingredients
• 2 packet Knox gelatin (unflavored)
• ¼ cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
• ½ cup hot water (to dissolve gelatin)
• 1–2 teaspoons buko pandan flavoring (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup all-purpose cream
• 1 ½ cups cold water (for the drink base)
• Crushed ice (as needed)
Instructions
1. Bloom the gelatin• In a small bowl, sprinkle Knox gelatin over ¼ cup cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Dissolve the gelatin• Pour ½ cup hot water into the bloomed gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
• Mix in the buko pandan flavoring.
3. Chill and set• Transfer the mixture into a shallow container. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until firm.
• Once set, cut into small cubes.
4. Prepare the drink base• In a tall glass or pitcher, combine 1 cup all-purpose cream with 1 ½ cups cold water. Stir until smooth.
• Add crushed ice.
5. Assemble• Add the cubed gelatin into the creamy mixture. Stir gently and serve chilled.
✨You can add any low carb sweetener if you prefer a sweeter version while keeping it low-carb.
Tag us when you make your own version — we’d love to see your creations!
