BINIGNIT a filipino mid day dessert from the visayas region.
This is made of 4 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
½ cup glutinous rice
4 to 5 pieces gabi (taro), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 to 5 pieces purple yam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium kamote, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 saba bananas, peeled and cubed
1 cup cooked sago
1 cup ripe jackfruit (langka), shredded
1 cup coconut cream
½ cup brown sugar.
This how it should be done:
In a pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer (DO NOT BOIL as milk will curdle).
Add glutinous rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Add gabi, purple yams and kamote. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
Add bananas, sago and jackfruit. Add coconut cream and stir to combine. Add brown sugar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 miinutes. Serve hot or cold.
