Foryoueats: Halo-Halo (Filipino Shaved Ice Dessert)

Ingredients

• For the Saba Bananas in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging):
• 2 cups (475ml) water
• 5 1/2 ounces granulated sugar (3/4 cup; 155g)
• 2 Saba bananas (225g), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices on a bias (see note)
• For the Jackfruit in Syrup (Minatamis na Langka):
• 3/4 cup (175ml) water
• 2 3/4 ounces granulated sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons; 80g)
• 4 ounces (115g) ripe jackfruit, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips (see note)
• For the Tapioca Pearls in Syrup (Sago):
• 2 quarts (1.9L) water
• 1 ounce (3 tablespoons; 30g) large white tapioca pearls
• 6 ounces (3/4 cup; 170g) dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pandan extract (see note)
• For Assembling the Halo-Halo:
• Scant 1 cup (120g) ice cubes
• 1 ounce evaporated milk (2 tablespoons; 30g)
• Other add-ins, as desired
• 1-inch square l eche flan
• 2-ounce scoop ube ice cream