Buko and Avocado Agogo (and tales on the word Agogo)
Agogo for us Ilonggos in Negros Occidental means iced candies. But aside from that, Agogo also means mixed shredded veges consisting of carrots, cabbage, sayote and baguio beans. One "tado" or pile of agogo is usually used in lomi, pansit, and bihon. Agogo also means a night club dancer and it's commonly used in the 80s and 90s films in the Philippines. Let's go back to Agogo as pictured above. The Agogo pictured above is an ice candy. Pictured above are two ice candies flavored with avocado and buko. How to make ice candies: Buko / avocado Sugar Nonfat milk powder Buko juice or water Blend all ingredients. In an agogo wrapper, put through the liquid mixture and tie end. Repeat until all is done. Put in freezer until the ice candies harden. Enjoy eating the ice candies!