Ginataang Bilo Bilo

Being here in Italy,  Especially Northern Part of Italy.

It's hard to find a good Asian Store.

Making Filipino food has been a challenge, there's always something 

missing on my Ingredient.

That's why I rarely make some.

But, Food is the best cure when I feel Home sick.

So... even if the ingredients are not complete I'll still take it.

Tonight, I made this dish.

It's definitely been a while.

I can't remember the last time I had some of this.

So happy to be able make some to cure the "Home Sickness" 

It actually turned out almost the same as the original recipe. 

The same way my mama makes it. :)

Ginataang Bilo Bilo 

(Glutinous Rice Balls with Coconut Milk)

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour 
• 1 cup tapioca pearls
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 ripe plantains (sliced)
• 2 large sweet potato sliced into small cubes
• 1 cup of sliced jack fruit  (optional)

Instructions

How to make bilo bilo

• Slowly mix the 1 cup of water into the flour and form them into small dough balls. Add more water if needed.
• In batches, cook rice balls in boiling water for about 6-8 minutes or until they float to the top.
• Set rice balls aside. 

To Cook the Tapioca:

• Strain the tapioca.
• Drop them into the same pot where you cooked the rice balls and let it boil.
• Simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and translucent, strain then set aside. 

*Tip: soak them in cold water when set aside so they don't stick together.

To make the Ginataang Bilo Bilo:

• Mix 1 can of coconut milk and  water in a large saucepan/pot and bring to a boil.
• Add sweet potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes under low heat.
• Add tapioca, sugar and rice balls into the pot, simmer for 10 minutes
• Add plantains and sliced jack fruit,(optional) let it cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add remaining can of coconut milk, bring to a boil then remove from heat.
• Serve warm or chilled

Enjoy!