RICE CAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES (KUTSINTA)

Kutsinta or also known as brown rice cake,is a type of KAKANIN here in the Philippines,that is uses lye water as an ingredients.Kutsinta is some what sticky yet chewy at the same time and is best eaten with grated coconut.

Puto kutsinta is one of the most popular dessert in the Philippines.

Here are some ingredients and simple ways how to make puto kutsinta.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups of rice flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon white lihia or lye (or potassium carbonate solution)
1/4 teaspoon yellow coloring
2 tablespoons white sugar

Topping: freshly grated coconut or cheese

Procedure:

1. Caramelize the white sugar with one cup water in a saucepan. Cool.
2. Once the mixture in number 1 is cooled, add the rest of the ingredients except toppings. Mix well and strain the ingredients using a strainer.
3. Prepare muffin pans by brushing with butter.
4. Steam for 20 to 30 minutes or or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Add more water to the steamer if needed.

Simple tips!,if the kutsinta is already cook put some chesse on top to make it more delicious.😍

Enjoy eating steemians!!