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HALO-HALO
Haluhalo is a popular Filipino iced dessert. “Halo-Halo” literally means “mix-mix”. As its name implies it's a mixture of boiled sweet beans, gelatin, preserved or fresh sweet fruits, tapioca, and other sweet ingredients topped off with shaved ice, and evaporated milk. It is usually served in a tall glass or bowl.
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HISTORY
- This icy treat is known for its flavorful taste, and has a rich history that dates back to the pre-war Japanese period.
- This favourite shaved ice dessert was introduced to the Filipinos by the Japanese settlers. According to historians, the Japanese had sweet desserts called ‘Mitsumame‘ or ‘mongo con hielo‘ and ‘kakigori’ which closely resemble the Filipinos' Halo-halo.
- After they introduced the dessert, locals made variations by adding fruit preserves and custards.
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- While the Japanese settlers left after World War II, the Filipinos took hold of the dessert’s popularity and adapted it to suit their preferences – for instance, adding ube jam or ube ice cream to the concoction.
- Since then, Halo-halo has become one of the Philippines' best comfort food dishes. Indeed, recipes for Halo-halo vary widely, depending on your preferences or a locality’s specialty.
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SOME VARIETIES OF HALO-HALO IN THE PHILIPPINES
SALUD'S HALO-HALO
LUCBAN, QUEZON
With ice so refined and velvety, the halo-halo is definitely impressive. It also contains roasted pinipig which provides an incredible blend to the flavor of the entire halo halo. Most ingredients are made fresh in-house producing this exquisite dessert.
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PRITONG HALO-HALO
SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
Aside from using regular ingredients Halo halo de Iloko dining introduce additional texture by layering polvoron underneath all that creamy sweetness! Their haluhalo starts at P99, with their Pritong Halo-Halo (P150) raning as their best-seller.
CHECK ALSO BEST HALUHALO IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES and UNIQUE HALOHALO VERSIONS AROUND THE PHILIPPINES
Reference
https://www.yummy.ph/news-trends/halo-halo-philippines-a1785-20190501-lfrm
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