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Kalamay sa Bilo-Bilo Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup jackfruit, sliced into small pieces
- 1/4 cup sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
- 1/4 cup sago pearls
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Steamer
- Wooden spoon
- Medium-sized pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Mix well until a dough forms.

2. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble. Set aside.

3. In a medium-sized pot, combine the coconut milk and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Add the sweet potato, jackfruit, tapioca pearls, and sago pearls to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.

5. Add the glutinous rice balls to the pot. Stir gently to avoid breaking the balls.

6. Cover the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the glutinous rice balls are cooked through.

7. Drizzle the coconut cream over the top of the kalamay sa bilo-bilo. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

8. Serve warm.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of jackfruit, you can use mango or banana.
- Instead of sweet potato, you can use taro or purple yam.
- Instead of tapioca pearls and sago pearls, you can use mochi balls.

Variations:
- You can add more coconut cream for a creamier texture.
- You can add more brown sugar for a sweeter taste.
- You can add pandan leaves for a fragrant flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir gently to avoid breaking the glutinous rice balls.
- You can add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.
- You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.

Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl or on a plate.
- Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
- Toasted sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Hot tea or coffee

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sweet potato and glutinous rice balls thoroughly.

Food history:
- Kalamay sa bilo-bilo is a traditional Filipino dessert made with glutinous rice balls and coconut milk.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and creamy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve warm as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Filipino

Taste: Sweet, Sticky, Coconutty, Nutty