![]() Fill a small pot with 2 cups of water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cut 2 plantains into 1/2 inch cubes, and set them aside. ![]() If you don’t have an ice tray, you can also use a small tupperware as a mold for the ice instead. I’d like to note that upon watching Harold Villarosa and Tiana Gee make halo halo on Bon Appétit, I’ve learned that pandan-flavored condensed milk is a thing, and upon further research I have learned that mango and ube condensed milk also exist! These are some iconic Filipino flavors, so if you’re feeling adventurous I’d definitely recommend subbing regular condensed milk with one of these flavored options.įill an ice tray with coconut water and place it into the freezer until the coconut water is completely frozen (1-2 hours). Over all this, you drizzle some evaporated milk or condensed milk for more sweetness, and a thicker consistency. Some of my personal favorites are shredded cantaloupe which brings a super refreshing sweetness to the mix, overripe plantains that my mom cooks and softens in a brown sugar syrup, and leche flan - yes we are throwing in whole pieces of that custard-y, caramel-y goodness! You can go with plain shaved ice, or freeze up some coconut water instead and have some shaved ice with flavor (would highly recommend).Ĭommon add-ins include corn, jelly cubes, sago pearls or tapioca pearls, sweetened red and/or white beans, pinipig (rice flakes) for some crunch, nata de coco (coconut gel) and macapuno (shredded coconut meat preserved in a simple syrup) for more coconut moments, and ube halaya (a jam made from this beautiful purple yam grown in the Philippines). On any given hot, summer day, if my mom pulled out the ice shaver I knew exactly what was up because 1) I’m pretty sure halo halo is the only reason we own an ice shaver and 2) shaved ice is the base of this dessert - it keeps everything cold and serves as a body for the rest of the ingredients to get lost in. That said, there are some common ingredients that make their way into most variations of the dessert.įor starters, all halo halo begins with shaved ice. Halo halo is a choose-your-own-adventure type of dessert (comparable to an American ice cream sundae) so the ingredients that go into it vary from person to person. You “mix mix” it all together and are left with a fun, sweet, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for beating the summer heat. Halo halo consists of lots of different ingredients piled between layers of fresh shaved ice. In English, the name of this dessert translates to “mix mix” and it perfectly captures what this dessert is all about. Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Filipino house parties - besides the high energy, loud titas and titos, and the plethora of homemade Filipino food - was the occasional halo halo bar! The sound of an ice shaver running in the backyard would fill the air, and people with Solo cups filled with shaved ice would gather around a table crowded with bowls and open jars of beans, jellies, fruit, and other ingredients to mix into their cups. ![]() ![]() Pinoy Kitchen shines a spotlight on Joe Labrador’s favorite Filipino foods. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier
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