The GINATAAN (Fruits in Coconut Milk) Recipe Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

1 cup glutinous rice flour

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water

3 cups diluted coconut milk

1/2 cup sugar or desired amount to taste

1 cup jackfruit preserve (langka), shredded

1 medium-sized sweet yam (camote), cubed, 1-inch pieces

2 pieces small taro root (gabi), cubed, 1/2-inch pieces

4-5 ripe cooking bananas (saba), peeled and sliced diagonally

Method:

Combine glutinous rice flour with 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water until it forms into a soft dough. Add a little more water if needed. Make dough into small balls, about 1/2-inch diameter, by rolling pieces between the palms of your hands. Set aside.

In a deep pan, bring to a boil the coconut milk and sugar. Reduce heat to medium. Add glutinous rice flour balls, jackfruit, sweet yam, taro root and bananas. Gently simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all fruits are cooked. 

Stir frequently. Serve warm in individual bowls.