Sweet Rice Balls In Coconut Milk (ginatang Bilo-bilo)

Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk, also known as Ginatang Bilo-Bilo, is a traditional Filipino dessert that features chewy rice balls and various sweet ingredients cooked in creamy coconut milk. This delightful dessert is popular in Kapampangan cuisine and is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

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Sweet Rice Balls In Coconut Milk (ginatang Bilo-bilo)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sweet potato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup ripe jackfruit, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sago pearls (tapioca pearls)
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and water to form a smooth dough. Shape the dough into small balls and set aside.
  2. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sweet potato and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sago pearls and cook for another 5 minutes or until translucent. Then, add the jackfruit and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
  5. Gently drop the rice balls into the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  6. Once the rice balls are cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Pot Bowl Spoon

Tools

Cutting board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk hot or cold, depending on your preference. It's delicious on its own or paired with Filipino bread like pandesal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add pandan leaves to the coconut milk while simmering.

Cost

$8