Bicol's DJC Halo Halo

DJC Halo Halo Supreme

If Pampanga has Razon's and South Cotabato has Apareja, then Bicol has DJC Halo Halo. Located in a chic building near Gaisano Mall, this place was recommended by those selling souvenirs at the Legazpi Bus Terminal. We're looking for a good local place to hang out and it was scorching hot so we all agreed to get some halo halo.

The place was jampacked when we went there at around 5 in the afternoon. Good thing we were able to secure seats, waiting time though took a while. Uncle ordered the Php85 Halo Halo Supreme. I thought since we're in Bicol, the halo halo would have that kick, a hint of spice, that is. Surprisingly, this was probably the only halo halo I tasted that is topped with cheese! It was good but not too memorable for my taste. But in case you're somewhere in Legazpi, do check out DJC, it's a local favorite.

Recipe: Halo - Halo

As an all-time Filipino dessert favorite, it's just fitting to share this Halo-Halo recipe this summer. Relax and chill everyone! Let's enjoy the summer sun :)

Ingredients:

1 ripe large banana
2 ripe mangoes or 1 cup canned ripe mango
1 cup firm gelatin set into gel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup canned ripe jackfruit
1/2 cup sweet corn or chick peas (garbanzos)
1 cup young shredded coconut, fresh or canned
1 cup cooked sweet yams or (ube halaya) glutinous purple yam, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cup shaved ice
 2 cup milk
4 scoops of favorite ice cream
1/2 cup chopped peanuts or rice krispies Halo Halo

How to Assemble Halo-Halo
1. Peel mangoes and slice the meat into 1/2-inch cubes. Discard the seeds.
2. Prepare 4 tall glasses. Divide each ingredient into 4 equal parts.
3. In each glass place 1/4 of each ingredient, adding layer by layer starting with corn or chick peas, cooked sweet yams, jackfruit, bananas, coconut, and gelatin.
4. Top with 1/2 cup shaved ice. Pour 1/4 cup milk over shaved ice and top with a scoop of ice cream.
5. Sprinkle nuts or rice krispies over it.

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Perfect Halo Halo from Razon's of Guagua

Razon's Halo Halo

Known to be Pampanga's famous halo-halo and pancit luglug, we decided to end our mini college reunion dinner at Razon's of Guagua (MOA branch) for their signature dessert. Unlike the usual colorful halo-halo which has a lot of fruit toppings, this one's a bit simple. But hey, looks can be deceiving! Their finely shaved ice, sweet leche flan, macapuno and banana is enough to satisfy every foodie's craving. A perfect example that less is more!