Halo Halo

A Cool, Refreshing Sweet Dessert From The Philippines !

Difficulty : Moderate

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients
2 tbsp palm nut
2 tbsp coconut orange gel
2 tbsp coconut grape gel
2 tbsp lychee
2 tbsp sweetened langka (jackfruit strips) optional
2 tbsp sweetened white beans
2 tbsp coconut sport strips (macapuno)
1 scoop purple yam jam (Ube) *recipe below
2 tbsp crème caramel custard (leche flan)
1 scoop azuki ice cream (red bean)
1 cup crushed ice or shaved ice
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp white sugar (this is optional)

Directions

Most of the ingredients can be found in Asian markets.
In a clear glass bowl, place a cup of shaved or crushed ice.  Pour ¼ cup of evaporated milk.
Add the first nine ingredients in sections, then top with ice cream at the center.

Ube
Ingredients
5 medium size purple sweet potato
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 heaping tbsp of palm sugar or light brown sugar
Direction
In a large pot of boiling water, boil the purple potatoes for about 45 minutes until cooked tender.  Remove potatoes and cool just enough to handle, peel off skin and place potatoes into mixing bowl and mash, add the rest of the ingredients and whip.  Place in refrigerator to chill. 

Cooking Tools

large pot

Shaved ice machine (optional)

Can be purchased at Asian markets or online.

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