Halo-Halo (Filipino Shaved-Ice Dessert)

Method

1. 1

   Shave the ice cubes into fine, fluffy shavings using an ice shaver or blender.

2. 2

   Spoon the sweet red bean paste into the bottom of four tall glasses, dividing it evenly.

3. 3

   Layer the banana, coconut strips and tapioca pearls on top of the beans.

4. 4

   Pack the shaved ice on top, mounding it to the brim of each glass.

5. 5

   Pour the evaporated milk generously over the ice.

6. 6

   Crown each glass with a scoop of ube ice cream.

7. 7

   Hand over with a long spoon and one instruction: halo-halo — mix it all.

   💡 Unmixed halo-halo is a photograph; mixed halo-halo is dessert.