halo halo = mix mix. this popular filipino frozen dessert is the perfect icy treat for an impromptu kitchen party. and that’s exactly what we did recently on a hot summer weekend with the family. i scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream? after this, you’ll all scream for halo halo. :)
my parents have this handy ice shaver that’s great for making halo halo, margaritas & other frozen cocktails. you can typically find one in an asian food market.
the goodies:
- plenty of shaved ice
- chickpeas (garbanzo)
- jackfruit (langka)
- coconut gel
- purple yam (ube)
- sweet beans
- 1 can evaporated milk
(tip: mix it up. there are many different combos of flavours that you can experiment with for halo halo. leche flan, plantains, tapioca, ice cream… be creative.)
mix it up:
- similar to a parfait, halo halo is all about the colourful layers. add a little bit of each sweet fruit ingredient to the bottom of each tall glass.
- add shaved ice, and then top with purple yam and some of your fave toppings
(tip: this is a great dessert for a dinner party or family bbq. let your guests make their own halo halo, so they can choose which ingredients they want to include in their glass.)
- generously drizzle evaporated milk on top of the ice & fruit
- insert a tablespoon in each glass and it’s ready to serve!
- to eat and enjoy halo halo, stir the ingredients well in your glass to get a good fruity mix in every bite.
quick — eat it now before it all melts! :)
That’s so novel. OK, for me as an American. Looks super cool!
it’s funny, because as a kid in your average canadian suburban neighbourhood, i was so mesmerized by the sound of the ice cream truck driving down the street on summer days. it wasn’t until i was older that i truly appreciated halo halo for the awesome (and unique!) frozen dessert that it is. :)
Never heard of this, but it sounds awesome! Love that your parents had an ice shaver on hand. That would definitely be useful for get togethers and parties!
perhaps i’ll have to borrow their ice shaver and try out one of your fabulous recipes for frozen margaritas sometime soon. cheers!
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