Halo-halo is a Filipino iced dessert that may seem like an odd hodgepodge of random foods to western palates. A basic halo-halo is shaved ice and evaporated milk with any of the following toppings: garbanzo beans, kidney beans, gummy candy, fruits, sweet potato, and coconut. It’s a bit like the Malaysian iced cendol, but without the green noodles.
Just like with ice cream, there are both roving halo-halo vendors and halo-halo shops. At a typical halo-halo shop, you are given a list of toppings and check the ones you want. The great thing about halo-halo, is it’s flexibility in ingredients allows you to choose what you want, making it easily adaptable for vegan, raw food, or any other diets.
Recently, I was told about a halo-halo stand in Davao City
that offers a special durian halo-halo. This isn’t just a regular
halo-halo with a chunk of fresh durian thrown on top – it’s a special
recipe including durian ice cream and durian jam!
If you’re in Davao City, check out Aling Foping’s halo-halo stand near the Matina Town Square.
For everyone else, here are some more ideas for your own durian halo-halo!
Ingredients
- Shaved ice
- evaporated milk or coconut milk
Optional toppings:
- durian jam
- durian ice cream
- durian pastillas, chopped
- durian jello, cubed
- durian chips
- dehydrated durian
- freeze-dried durian
- fresh durian
1. Place a scoop of shaved ice in a bowl. Add toppings, and pour evaporated milk, coconut milk, or sweetener of your choice over the ingredients. Enjoy!
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