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Ginataang Halo-halo

Ginataang halo-halo is rich, creamy and loaded with tropical flavors. Made of glutinous rice balls, sago pearls, tropical fruits, and tubers,  it makes a delicious snack, dessert or breakfast!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 3 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
  • 2 (about 4 cups) large camote, peeled and cubed
  • 2 (about 2 cups) saba bananas, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cooked sago
  • 1 cup jackfruit strips
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and ½ cup of the water into a pliable dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour; if too crumbly, add more water. 
  2. Using the palms of your hands, form dough into smooth balls the size of marbles.  Arrange shaped dough balls in a single layer on a baking sheet or shallow plate and cover with a cloth until ready to use.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk and the remaining 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add camote and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until almost tender. 
  5. Add bananas, sago, and jackfruit and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. 
  6. Add glutinous rice balls and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until they start to float on top.
  7. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. 
  8. Add coconut cream and continue to cook until bananas and camote are tender and the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  9. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • For a color and flavor boost, add a few drops of ube or langka extract to half the bilo-bilo dough.
  • Cook the coconut milk at a gentle simmer, and do not boil lest it curdles or separates.

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Potassium 521mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 3410IU (68%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 3410IU 68%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.