Sapin-Sapin Recipe

Line an 8-inch round pan or mold with damp cheesecloth (katsa) and set aside.

Combine glutinous rice and short-grain rice in the jar of a blender and purée until mixture is smooth. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Stir in rice mixture. Add sugar and stir continuously until dissolved.

Measure out 1 cup of the coconut milk mixture. Add vanilla extract and yellow food coloring; mix well. Pour into prepared pan and  steam for 5 minutes.

Measure out another cup of the coconut milk mixture. Add anise and violet food coloring; mix well. Pour into the pan, over the first  steamed layer. Steam for another 5 minutes.

Measure out another 1/2 cup of the mixture. Add 1/2 cup coconut milk. Pour over the second layer and steam for 10 minutes.

Remove from molds; let cool. Serve with budbod or latik, if desired.