Sago't Gulaman Drink

Name: Sago't Gulaman Drink
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (sago), rinsed; 1 bar unflavored agar-agar bar or powder (gulaman); 2/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup water (for arnibal syrup); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 8 cups water (for boiling tapioca and gulaman); 4 cups crushed ice

A beloved Filipino street drink of chewy tapioca pearls and cubed brown sugar jelly suspended in a sweet, slightly smoky arnibal syrup, served over crushed ice.

60 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

FilipinoNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (sago), rinsed
1 bar unflavored agar-agar bar or powder (gulaman)
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup water (for arnibal syrup)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 cups water (for boiling tapioca and gulaman)
4 cups crushed ice

Instructions

1

Boil 1/2 cup rinsed small tapioca pearls (sago) in 8 cups water (for boiling tapioca and gulaman): bring to a rolling boil, add the pearls, and cook stirring occasionally until completely translucent, about 30-40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
2

Dissolve 1 bar unflavored agar-agar bar or powder (gulaman) in 2 cups of boiling water according to package directions. Pour into a shallow dish and let set until firm, about 15 minutes. Once firm, cut into small cubes.
3

Make the arnibal syrup: combine 2/3 cup dark brown sugar and 1 cup water (for arnibal syrup) in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and cook 2 more minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
4

To serve, divide the cooked tapioca pearls and gulaman cubes among tall glasses. Fill each glass with 4 cups crushed ice, then pour the cooled arnibal syrup over the top. Stir gently and serve with a wide straw.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Sago't Gulaman Drink?

The entry for Sago't Gulaman Drink calls for 2/3 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Sago't Gulaman Drink?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 4 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 990 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Sago't Gulaman Drink for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tapioca pearls drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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