Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup ube (purple yam) cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup jackfruit, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon ube flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon pandan flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 9-inch square baking pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and water. Mix until well combined and smooth.
2. Divide the mixture into three equal parts. Add ube flavoring and mashed ube to the first part, pandan flavoring and chopped jackfruit to the second part, and yellow food coloring and sweetened condensed milk to the third part. Mix each part well.
3. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with oil or cooking spray. Pour the ube mixture into the pan and steam for 10-15 minutes or until set.
4. Pour the pandan mixture on top of the ube layer and steam for another 10-15 minutes or until set.
5. Pour the yellow mixture on top of the pandan layer and steam for another 10-15 minutes or until set.
6. Let the sapin-sapin cool completely before slicing into small squares.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
- Steamer temperature: medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 12-16 pieces
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 190
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour or all-purpose flour.
- Ube flavoring, pandan flavoring, and yellow food coloring can be substituted with natural food coloring or omitted.
- Jackfruit can be substituted with other fruits like mango or pineapple.
Variations:
- Add layers of different flavors like chocolate or coffee.
- Use different fruits or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Make a vegan version by using coconut cream instead of condensed milk.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to mix each layer well to avoid lumps.
- Use a toothpick to check if each layer is cooked through before adding the next layer.
- Grease the baking pan well to avoid sticking.
Storage instructions:
- Store sapin-sapin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Steam sapin-sapin for a few minutes to reheat.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange sapin-sapin on a platter and sprinkle with coconut flakes or sesame seeds.
- Cut sapin-sapin into small triangles and serve on bamboo skewers.
Garnishes:
- Coconut flakes
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped nuts
Pairings:
- Hot tea or coffee
- Fresh fruit
Suggested side dishes:
- Bibingka (rice cake)
- Puto (steamed rice cake)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the layers are not sticking together, try brushing each layer with a little bit of coconut milk before adding the next layer.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean and sanitized equipment when preparing the recipe.
- Store sapin-sapin in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Food history:
- Sapin-sapin is a traditional Filipino dessert made with glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. It is usually served during special occasions like fiestas and weddings.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and creamy with hints of ube, pandan, and jackfruit.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve sapin-sapin as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Philippine