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Ginataang Halo Halo

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Ginataang Halo Halo

Ginataang Halo Halo is a creamy coconut dessert of root vegetables, saba bananas, sago, and chewy rice balls.

50 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Ginataang Halo Halo

  • 6 cardaba bananas, cubed
  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 6 small taro, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked tapioca pearls
  • 1 cup ripe jackfruit, sliced
  • 1.2 liters coconut milk
  • Sugar or preferred sweetener, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4–1 cup water

How to cook Ginataang Halo Halo

  1. 1.Gradually mix water into glutinous rice flour until a firm, shapeable dough forms. Roll into 1.5 cm balls.
  2. 2.Bring coconut milk to a boil in a pot, then lower heat. Add taro and simmer 5 minutes for small taro or 10 minutes for larger pieces.
  3. 3.Add jackfruit and sweet potatoes; simmer 5 minutes.
  4. 4.Add bananas, rice balls, and tapioca pearls. Gently stir and simmer 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
  5. 5.Stir in sugar and salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
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