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Halo-Halo

Philippines

Has no fixed recipe — the combination varies by region and vendor. The essential elements are shaved ice, evaporated milk and ube ice cream.

The Philippines' most spectacular dessert — shaved ice, evaporated milk, coconut jelly, sweet beans, ube ice cream and leche flan. Literally means mix-mix.

Authentic Philippines Halo-Halo recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

shaved icegenerous amount
100mlevaporated milk
4 tbspsweetened red beans
4 tbspcoconut jelly, cubed
4 tbspsweetened jackfruit
2 scoopsube purple yam ice cream
1 sliceleche flan
puffed riceto top

Method

1

Layer sweetened beans and jelly in a tall glass. Fill with shaved ice.

2

Pour evaporated milk over. Top with ube ice cream, leche flan and puffed rice.

3

Serve immediately with a long spoon. Mix thoroughly before eating.

Chef's Tip

Every vendor has their own combination. Mix thoroughly before eating.

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