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Quick halo halo

Halo halo is a classic Filipino dessert that really works to beat the intense tropical heat. Layered with sweet beans, shaved ice, jelly, jackfruit and coconut, it's emblematic of the country.

Halo halo

Credit: Adam Liaw

  • serves

    2

  • prep

    10 minutes

  • difficulty

    Easy

serves

2

people

preparation

10

minutes

difficulty

Easy

level

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sweet red beans
  • 2 tbsp sweet white beans
  • 2 tbsp nata de coco (coconut gel)
  • 2 tbsp macapuno (gelatinous coconut string)
  • 2 tbsp jackfruit, chopped
  • 2 tbsp set red jelly, chopped
  • 2 tbsp set green jelly, chopped
  • shaved ice
  • 125 ml (½ cup) evaporated milk
  • 2 scoops pandan ice cream (or ube or vanilla)

Instructions

  1. Into 2 tall serving glasses, layer the sweet red and white beans, nata de coco, macapuno, jackfruit and jellies. Top with a big scoop of shaved ice.
  2. Drizzle with evaporated milk and top with a scoop of ice cream. Serve immediately.
 

Photography by Adam Liaw.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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