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Kalamay Gabi

Kalamay Gabi is the ultimate Filipino delicacy. It's sweet, creamy, and loaded with coconut and taro flavor. Delicious as a snack or dessert!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

For the Kalamay Gabi
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated millk
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • 2 pounds gabi ( about 12 medium size pieces)
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
For the Latik
  • 2 cups coconut cream

Instructions

For the Kalamay Gabi
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  1. Peel gabi and soak in water to prevent discoloration. In a pot over medium heat, place gabi and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until fork tender.
  2. Remove gabi from pot and allow to cool. Mash with a fork until smooth. You'll need 3 cups of mashed gabi.
  3. In a wide non-stick pan, combine coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, mashed gabi, sugar, and butter. Whisk together until well blended.
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
  5. Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 40 to 50 minutes or until the mixture is smooth, very thick, and can hardly be lifted from the pan.
  6. Brush the bottom and sides of the serving dish with coconut oil.
  7. Transfer the kalamay mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled knife or spatula to smooth top.
  8. Brush surface with coconut oil and top with latik.
For the Latik
  1. In a pan over medium heat, add coconut cream and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid starts to thicken. 
  2. As oil starts to separate and solids begin to form, regularly stir and scrape sides and bottom of the pan to prevent from burning. Continue to cook and stir until curds turn golden brown.
  3. Drain latik from the oil and store in a container until ready to use.

Notes

  • Use a non-stick pan and a sturdy wooden spoon to make stirring easier.
  • While cooking the kalamay, start making the latik. You will need the rendered oil to brush on the serving pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 599mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

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

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