Kutsinta Recipe

Kutsinta (or Cuchinta) is a traditional Filipino rice cake often paired with shaved coconut. With only a handful of ingredients needed, there’s no reason not to make these yummy treats at home. To make bite-sized versions that the kids will definitely enjoy, use smaller molds.

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Kutsinta Recipe

Maya Kitchen

This is a traditional Filipino rice cake often paired with shaved coconut.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Resting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

  

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Kutsinta Ingredients

• 1 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lye or lihia
• 1-2 drops yellow food coloring
• grated coconut to serve

Instructions

 

• Boil water for the steamer. In a bowl, blend all ingredients together except grated coconut. Mix until completely smooth, breaking any lumps that form. Strain.
• Boil water for the steamer. In a bowl, blend all ingredients together except grated coconut. Mix until completely smooth, breaking any lumps that form. Strain.
• Let cool for 5 minutes then remove from pan. Serve with grated coconut.

Keyword classic

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