It's summertime in the Philippines! The heat index is around 34°C to 36°C. Most people try to do a lot of ways to beat the heat like swimming, picnicking, island hopping, etc. etc. But in my case, I usually stay at home, take care of my baby, mind bebeğim, blog, cook, prepare food, and eat. Well, except for the weekends, which we often spend outdoors in shopping and looking around or visiting some friends or family.
Anyway, supermarkets have one-way of taking advantage of the summer season. That is to sell summer foods like ice cream, fruits blends, fruit juices, and salads. In Makati, one supermarket is selling a yummy fruit medley. I actually took home buckets of them more than a couple of times, but felt the same not "satisfied" feeling everytime.
Here is my solution - to make my own version of fruit medley and enjoy at it home.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked red sago or tapioca pearl
- 1/2 cup cooked green organic gelatin, cut thin square slices
- 1/2 cup nata de coco
- 3 cups of fresh fruits*, cut bite-size pieces
- 1 cup of whipped cream, refrigerate before using
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
Direction:
Whisk the milk and cream in a large mixing bowl. Add the sago pearl, gelatin, and nata de coco; followed by the fresh fruits. Mix them all together. Chill and serve.
* You may use any of your favorite fruits for this recipe. In my case, I had watermelon, melon, and banana only.
**This recipe is good for 6 people.
