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Shaved ice piled with a variety of toppings — a Filipino summer dessert icon.
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True to its name meaning "mix mix," this traditional Filipino dessert piles shaved ice with beans, jelly, fruit, and coconut gel ("nata de coco"), then tops it with condensed milk before mixing everything together to eat. It's believed to have roots partly in "kakigori" ice desserts from the Japanese occupation era. Topping it with purple yam jam ("ube") or flan is standard, and its vividly colorful appearance and ever-changing flavor with each mixed bite make it a perfect fit for the hot climate.
Layer the sweet red beans, nata de coco, and fruit at the bottom of a glass.
Shave the ice fine using a shaved ice machine.
Pile the shaved ice generously into the glass.
Drizzle the condensed milk generously over everything.
Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Mix everything together thoroughly just before eating to finish.