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Filipino Ginataan Recipe

Filipino · Dessert · 45 min total

A creamy and comforting Filipino dessert made with sweet potatoes, taro, and saba bananas simmered in coconut milk, often served warm or chilled.

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes (kamote)
• 2 cups cubed taro (gabi)
• 2 saba bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup tapioca pearls (sago), cooked

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add sweet potatoes and taro. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Add saba bananas and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cooked tapioca pearls and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with extra coconut milk if desired.

Tips

• For a thicker consistency, use less water or simmer longer.
• You can substitute saba bananas with regular ripe bananas, but reduce cooking time.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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