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.
Can i use sweet rice flour? Tx
Hello Anna,
Yes, you can use sweet rice flour. Sweet rice is another name for glutinous rice. 🙂
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 🙂