HALO-HALO

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"In the Philippines, you top this with rice cereal, but if I'm going to add cereal, it may as well be Cap'n Crunch," says Dale.

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 14-ounce can coconut milk, well shaken
1 cup unsweetened dried mango slices, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups coconut water
2 large lemongrass stalks (bottom 1 inch, top 8 inches and outer layer removed), smashed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 fresh or frozen (not dried) kaffir lime leaves
1/2 fresh red Thai chile pepper, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
8 cups shaved ice (ideally from an ice shaver)
1 cup cooked large pearl tapioca
1 cup macapuno strings (aka coconut sport)
1 cup drained nata de coco (aka coconut gel)
1 cup mixed fresh fruit, such as pineapple, blueberries, mango, banana or lychee, sliced into bite-size pieces if necessary
1 cup Cap'n Crunch or your favorite sweetened cereal

Steps:

Make the mango: Combine the coconut milk, mango and salt in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water; bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mango is soft but not falling apart, 20 minutes. Let cool, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, but no more than 2 hours.
Make the tea: Combine the coconut water, lemongrass, lime leaves and chile in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes. Strain, pressing, then discarding the solids. Stir in the condensed milk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, but no more than 2 hours.
Make the halo-halo: Right before you're ready to eat, layer the ice, mango mixture, tapioca, macapuno, nata de coco, fresh fruit and cereal in 4 bowls or tall wide glasses. Pour the milky lemongrass tea over each.

Wahaj Shahidm

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Overall, I thought this halo-halo recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.

Bad Devils

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This halo-halo recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.

Irfan Rashid

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I tried making this halo-halo recipe, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I used too much ice.

Ritika Mukhiya

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I'm not usually a big fan of desserts, but I really enjoyed this halo-halo. It's not too sweet and it has a nice balance of flavors.

Genevieve Ahmed Alhubaishi

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I made this halo-halo recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Lovely Om

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I've never had halo-halo before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so good!

Hira G

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Halo-halo is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and it always hits the spot.

ZIDDI GAMING OFFICIAL

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I love that this recipe is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.

Shfiq Naz

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The first time I made halo-halo, I used canned fruit. But I've found that it's much better with fresh fruit. The flavors are just so much brighter.

Jennifer Phillips

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I wasn't sure how I would like halo-halo, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and flavorful dessert.

Hifzurehman Rajput

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I've been making this halo-halo recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my family and friends.

Kashifo Nadan

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This halo-halo recipe is so refreshing and delicious! I love how it combines different flavors and textures. The sweetness of the fruit, the creaminess of the ice cream, and the crunch of the shaved ice all come together perfectly.

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