Have you read the “how to cook sago” I posted a few days ago? If you haven’t, head over there for a minute as we are going to need a cup of sago in this delicious ginataang halo-halo we are making today. Typically made with glutinous rice balls, tubers, tropical fruits and coconut milk, this creamy concoction is enjoyed either as a merienda (snack) or as a minatamis (dessert). We, Kapampangans, know ginataang halo-halo as sampelot but it is also called binignit or alfajor in other regions of the country. What other names do you know of ginataang halo halo?
Ginataang Halo-halo
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Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 20 to 25 pieces glutinous rice balls
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 medium kamote, peeled and cubed
- 2 saba bananas, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup cooked sago
- 1 cup ripe jackfruit (langka), shredded
For the Glutinous Rice Balls
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a pot, combine coconut milk, water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Lower heat to a simmer.
- Add yams and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender but firm. Add bananas and cook for about 2 minutes. Add glutinous rice balls and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until balls start to float on top. Add coconut cream and stir to combine. Add sago and jackfruit and continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
For the Glutinous Rice Balls
- In a small bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and water into a stiff but pliable dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour and if too crumbly, add a little bit more water. Using the palms of hands, form about 1 teaspoon of dough into smooth balls. Cover prepared balls with cloth until ready to use.
The writing on your website is very small… they are very difficult to read for older people like me! How about using bigger fonts and darker colors? Then I won’t need magnifying glasses!
Thank you!
Hello Riza,
I am sorry about that. I am planning a site redesign in the next few months, I will certainly look into changing the fonts to make it easier to read. THank you!
We call it Bobo-chacha in malaysia and singapore
Thank you, Ally 🙂