Recipe of Halo-halo

Ingredients

• Crushed or shaved ice
• Milk (fresh or evaporated)
• Sugar (if needed)
• Sweetened saba or plantain bananas
• Sweetened sweet potatoes
• Fresh or sweetened langka (jackfruit)
• Sweetened garbanzos or beans
• Coconut strips or sweetened macapuno
• Sweetened red munggo
• Nata de coco (coconut gel)
• Sago or tapioca pearls or jelly cut into cubes
• Pinipig
• Leche flan (topping)
• Ube jam or ube ice cream (topping)

Directions

1. 1

   Start by preparing your ingredients. Ensure that your fruits, jellies, and other toppings are sweetened and ready to use.

2. 2

   In a tall glass or bowl, add a layer of crushed or shaved ice. You can use as much as you like, depending on your preference.

3. 3

   Add a generous drizzle of milk over the ice. Use fresh milk or evaporated milk for a creamy base.

4. 4

   If you prefer your Halo-halo to be sweeter, you can sprinkle some sugar over the milk. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.

5. 5

   Now, start layering your ingredients. Add sweetened saba or plantain bananas, sweetened sweet potatoes, fresh or sweetened langka (jackfruit), sweetened garbanzos or beans, and coconut strips or sweetened macapuno.

6. 6

   Include sweetened red munggo, nata de coco (coconut gel), sago or tapioca pearls, and cubes of jelly for more delightful textures.

7. 7

   Top your Halo-halo with pinipig, which adds a crunchy element to the dessert.

8. 8

   Finish it off with a slice of leche flan for a creamy touch and a scoop of ube jam or ube ice cream for a burst of purple flavor.

9. 9

   Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and indulgent Halo-halo. Mix it well before digging in to savor all the flavors and textures.