Ginataang Bilo Bilo Dessert (Print-Friendly Format)
A Filipino treat of rice balls, sweet fruits, and coconut milk.
# Required Ingredients:
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2 cups glutinous rice flour
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1 cup water
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2-3 cups water
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2 cans (400ml each) coconut milk or cream
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1 ½ cups cooked tapioca pearls
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¾ cup sugar
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 plantain bananas, peeled and cubed
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1 cup jackfruit, cut into strips
# How to Make It:
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Combine 1 cup of water with 2 cups of glutinous rice flour. Mix with a fork to create a dough. Scoop about half a spoonful of dough and roll into balls using your palms. Set aside.
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In a pot, combine 2 cups of water, coconut milk, and sugar. Bring to a boil and add sweet potato cubes. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the plantain banana cubes to the pot and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the sweet potatoes and bananas are nearly cooked, add the sticky rice balls. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The rice balls are done when they float.
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Add jackfruit strips and cooked tapioca pearls to the pot. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until the fruits are tender and fully cooked.
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Remove from heat. Note that the mixture will thicken as it cools. Serve hot or cold according to preference.
# Additional Information:
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Food color can be added to the sticky rice dough before forming the balls for added visual appeal.
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You can add more water during cooking if the mixture becomes too thick.