Today is National Binignit Day!

Binignit is a regional variation of ginataang halo-halo. But while the latter adds bilo-bilo to its list of ingredients, binignit uses milled glutinous rice. In this rich concoction, various tubers such as gabi, kamote and purple yam along with sago pearls, jackfruit strips and saba bananas are stewed in sweetened coconut milk. It is either served hot or cold and often enjoyed as dessert or midday snack.