Ginataang halo halo

I compare this dish to a halo halo dessert because of the similarity of the ingredients. but this one is usually served hot during mid afternoon snacks. The Ginataang halo halo or Ginataang Bilo bilo is a native snack among filipinos. Its packed with nutritious ingredients and to top it all, it is mixed with bilo bilo or the sticky glutinous flour balls, one of the main ingredients for this recipe. (See below how to make one). A good way to fill your stomach with the right nutritious snack. 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c sweet potato, diced
1 c cardava bananas, sliced
1/2 c jackfruit, sliced
1/2 cup taro roots, diced
2 c small sized tapioca pearls, cooked
4 c coconut milk
15 pcs bilo bilo or glutinous flour balls
1 c water
1 c white sugar

Procedure:

1. In a large pan, boil the water.
2. Pour in 1 1/2 c of the coconut milk, wait for it to boil.
3. Then add the sweet potato and Taro roots. Then simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the remaining coconut milk, sugar and the bilo bilo and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the cardava bananas and simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Add the jackfruit and simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Lastly add the cooked tapioca pearls slowly and stir well for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
8. Serve hot. Enjoy.

How to make Bilo bilo:

Ingredients:

1 c glutinous rice flour
1/2 c water

Procedure:

1. In a bowl combine the glutinous rice flour and water.
2. Mix well with a spatula until soft and sticky texture is formed.
3. Scoop about 2 teaspoon of the mixture and form it into balls.

Here's a tip! Try to wet your hands when forming the bilo bilo to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.

Have fun and enjoy this recipe!