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Ginataang bilo-bilo in a bowl.

Ginataang Bilo-bilo (Tambo-tambong)

Jomelyn Mauermann
Ginataang Bilo-bilo or tambo-tambong is a Filipino dessert made with glutinous rice flour shaped into little balls, saba or plantain, jackfruit, sweet potatoes, and tapioca pearls simmer in coconut milk or coconut cream. Savor the layers of flavors and textures in each spoonful of this creamy dessert or enjoy it for a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 servings
Calories 824 kcal

Equipment

pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour dissolve with ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ube extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes
  • 1 large ripe plantain
  • 5 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup tapioca pearls cooked
  • 1 cup jackfruit or minatamis na langka

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of glutinous rice with ½ cup of hot water until it forms a dough. Add a food ube extract if desired and mix it in. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a tiny ball, about 1 teaspoon. Repeat the process and set them aside.
  • Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Drain the liquid and rinse with running water. Set them aside.
  • Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, slice ripe plantain or saba in a half-moon shape, remove the thick skin, seeds, and cut the jackfruit into small pieces or use minatamis na langka.
  • In a pot, pour the coconut milk, and add the sugar and salt. Stir and simmer over low-medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Add your diced sweet potatoes and cook until they are slightly tender.
  • Add the ripe plantain, cooked tapioca pearls, and jackfruit. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Gently add the prepared glutinous balls to the pan. Cook until they float to the surface, which indicates they are cooked.
  • Continue to cook for a few more minutes or until all the ingredients are tender and the flavors are well combined. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Adjust the sweetness with more sugar according to your preference.
Store the leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 824kcalCarbohydrates: 115gProtein: 8gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 162mgPotassium: 934mgFiber: 4gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 9802IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 8mg
Keyword ginataang bilo-bilo
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