Gola Ganda/Ice Shave

 

Here's a basic gola ganda recipe:

Ingredients:

For the syrup:

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon flavor extract (e.g., strawberry, mango, lemon, etc.)

Food coloring (optional, for vibrant colors)

For assembling:

Ice cubes or crushed ice

Gola ganda machine or a blender

Small paper or plastic cups

Wooden sticks or plastic spoons

Instructions:

Prepare the Syrup:

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.

Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.

Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Stir in the flavor extract of your choice. You can use strawberry, mango, lemon, or any other flavor you prefer. Adjust the amount according to your taste.

Create the Shaved Ice:

If you have a gola ganda machine, place ice cubes in the machine and shave them into a fine, snow-like consistency. If you don't have a gola ganda machine, you can use a blender to crush the ice until it's finely shaved.

Assemble Gola Ganda:

Take small paper or plastic cups and fill them with the shaved ice, packing it down gently.

Pour the Syrup:

Drizzle the flavored syrup over the shaved ice. Use as much or as little syrup as you like, depending on how sweet and flavorful you want your gola ganda to be. You can mix and match flavors to create a colorful and multi-flavored treat.

Insert Sticks or Spoons:

Place wooden sticks or plastic spoons in the center of each cup. This will serve as a handle to hold while eating.

Serve and Enjoy:

Your homemade gola ganda is ready to be served! Enjoy this icy, refreshing treat on a hot day.

Feel free to get creative with your gola ganda by experimenting with different flavors and colors of syrup. You can also add condensed milk, chopped fruits, chocolate syrup or other toppings to enhance the taste and texture. Just remember that gola ganda is all about personal preference, so adjust the sweetness and flavors to suit your taste to suit your taste buds.