Buko shake is young coconut meat blended with its own water, milk and ice. Fruit stands and carinderias sell it in tall cups next to mango and avocado shakes.
10 minutes · Serves 2
Ingredients for Buko Shake
Meat of 2 young coconuts (buko), about 2 cups
1 cup buko water
1/2 cup evaporated milk or fresh milk
3 tablespoons condensed milk or sugar, to taste
2 cups ice cubes
How to cook Buko Shake
1.Open the buko, pour off the water and scrape out the meat. Set aside a few strips for topping.
2.Put the meat, buko water, milk, condensed milk and ice in a blender.
3.Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and thick.
4.Taste and add more condensed milk or sugar if needed.
5.Pour into tall glasses, top with the buko strips and serve right away.
