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!
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- ½ 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
- ½ cup muscovado or brown sugar
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add glutinous rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add gabi, purple yams and kamote. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
- Add bananas, sago, jackfruit, coconut cream, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until rice, tubers, and fruits are completely cooked and liquid begins to thicken.
- Serve hot or cold.
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Notes
- Cut ingredients in uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Ready-to-eat sago in the US comes bottled in heavy syrup. Make sure to drain them well lest the stew becomes overly sweet.
- Cook the coconut sauce in a gentle simmer and do not bring to a boil to keep from curdling or separating.
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 4.3mg