What is Sago't Gulaman? Enjoying Filipino Tapioca Juice
Sago Gulaman
PhilippinesBaguio, Max's Restaurant
- Food Travel Log
- Gourmet linguistics: In Baguio, I drank "Sago Gulaman." It's essentially a tapioca juice with a berry-like sweetness, and the tapioca had a jelly-like texture. "Sago" refers to tapioca made from sago palm, and "Gulaman" is agar jelly. Now I can impress my Filipino friends with this knowledge!
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- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 1/1/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- "Sago't Gulaman" is a popular Filipino dessert drink, where "sago" refers to the tapioca pearls and "gulaman" indicates the jelly made from agar. This chilled and sweet dessert offers perfect relief to combat the humid heat in the Philippines. Traditionally, sago is made from the sago palm, but it is now often made from cassava, known for its chewy texture. Interestingly, agar jelly is said to have originated in Japan and is well-loved in the Philippines for its smooth texture, especially on hot days. Its visually appealing appearance and refreshing taste have made it popular among many tourists. By the way, if you plan to impress your Filipino teacher with this knowledge, viewing your meals as part of language learning isn't a bad approach, but is it just an excuse for being a foodie...? This is why you end up saying too much on your gourmet blog.
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