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Pinoy Meryenda: Linugaw

Linugaw (ginata-ang halo-halo/bilo-bilo) is a staple during Pista Minatay (Undas) in the province. Though it knows no specific occasion, it is always highlighted during All Souls Day at home. But Undas or not, ginata-ang halo-halo is a delicious treat.
Here's a simple recipe of making Linugaw


Ingredients
  • 3 cups of rice flour
  • 2 cups sago, cooked
  • 2 cups of kamote (sweet potato), boiled, peeled and cut in cubes
  • 1 cup of shredded langka (jackfruit)
  • 2 cup of bananas (saba), peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups shredded buko
  • 1 cup coconut water (optional)
  • 1 cup of ube (purple yam), boiled, peeled and cut in cubes
  • 3-4 cups of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • Water
How to make Linugaw
  1. Mix two cups of rice flour with 1/2 cup of water (just adjust water) to form a dough.
  2. Form marble sized balls using rice flour dough. Roll in dried rice flour to avoid from sticking
  3. size.
  4. In a pan, pour coconut milk, coconut water and sugar. Mix them well. 
  5. Add rice flour balls and continue to cook until they float to the surface.
  6. Add other ingredients - bananas, sweet potatoes, gabi, ube, langka, sago, shredded buko; and mix
  7. Cover then bring to a boil. Add remaining galapong mixed with water to thicken the mixture.
  8. Cook for another 5 minutes or so. Adjust consistency with water.
  9. When done, remove from heat. 
  10. Serve hot, warm or cold.

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