Halo-Halo (Filipino Shaved Ice Dessert) Recipe

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Ingredients (15)

  • 2 cups (475ml) water
  • 5 1/2 ounces granulated sugar (3/4 cup; 155g)
  • 2 Saba bananas (225g), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices on a bias (see note)
  • 3/4 cup (175ml) water
  • 2 3/4 ounces granulated sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons; 80g)
  • 4 ounces (115g) ripe jackfruit, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips (see note)
  • 2 quarts (1.9L) water
  • 1 ounce (3 tablespoons; 30g) large white tapioca pearls
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup; 170g) dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pandan extract (see note)
  • Scant 1 cup (120g) ice cubes
  • 1 ounce evaporated milk (2 tablespoons; 30g) 
  • Other add-ins, as desired
  • 1-inch square leche flan
  • 2-ounce scoop ube ice cream

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  • 0.75 oz. Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Sugar Syrup
  • 2 oz. Soda Water
  • 10 Mint Leaves
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