Kutsinta Recipe
Kutsinta is a Filipino delicacy made primarily from rice flour and brown sugar. This steamed rice cake is typically served with freshly grated coconuts and is often enjoyed as a snack. Its simplicity in preparation, coupled with its unique texture and sweet, caramel-like flavor, makes it a favorite among both locals and those discovering the flavors of the Philippines.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp annatto (achuete) powder
- 1 tsp lye water (lihia)
- grated coconut
Instructions
- Grab a bowl and dissolve that brown sugar in water. Slowly mix the rice flour, stirring to keep things smooth and lump-free.1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
- Pour in the lye water and annatto powder. Mix it until the batter's smooth and the color's spread out nicely.1 tsp lye water (lihia), 1/2 tsp annatto (achuete) powder
- Give your molds or little ramekins a light greasing. It'll make things easier later on.
- Pour your batter into the molds, but leave some space at the top. Remember, it grows a bit when steaming.
- Get that water boiling in your steamer. Pop the molds in, cover them, and let them steam for 25 to 30 minutes. You'll know they're ready when a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean.1 1/2 cups water
- Once done, take them out and let them chill for a bit. Then, use a spatula or knife to ease them out of the molds.
- Slide them onto a plate, sprinkle with some fresh coconut, and you're good to go. Dive in and enjoy!grated coconut
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