Palauan Halo Halo Dessert Drink Recipe

Palauan Halo Halo is a delightful, refreshing dessert drink. A fruit flavored, milky, icy treat, halo halo is popular all over the Pacific Islands. You can use pretty much any fruits you like. This particular Palauan Halo Halo uses a predominance of mango.

Palauan Halo Halo Dessert Drink Recipe-

Ingredients:

(makes 4 large drinks)

6 tbsp. halo-halo mixture (a must-have ingredient, for authenticity!)
2 tbsp. macapuno (special, Pacific Islands coconut, shredded and preserved)
2 tbsp. kaong (palm nut sugar)
2 tbsp. nata de coco (coconut gel)
2 cups mashed and pureed fresh mango
crushed or shaved ice
1 cup evaporated milk
4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Place the halo-halo mixture, macapuno, kaong, and nata de coco in an electric blender and process until one smooth, homogeneous, milky mixture.
In each of 4 tall glasses, pour in 1/4 of the milky mixture.
Next, add in a layer (about 1″ to 1-1/2″ thick) of shredded ice, then pour 1/4 of the evaporated milk all over the ice.
Now add a layer of 1/2 cup of the pureed mango, then top with a scoop of ice cream.
Serve your Palauan Halo Halo drinks with a spoon for scooping and a straw for sipping.