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Binignit
Binignit is a delicious sweet stew traditionally enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Made of tubers, fruit, and glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, it's hearty and delicious!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup glutinous rice
- 1 cup gabi, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups purple yam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups kamote, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 saba bananas, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cooked sago
- 1 cup jackfruit strips
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup muscovado or brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
- 2
Add glutinous rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Add gabi, purple yams and kamote. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
- 4
Add bananas, sago, jackfruit, coconut cream, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 5
Continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until rice, tubers, and fruits are completely cooked and liquid begins to thicken.
- 6
Serve hot or cold.