Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. lye water
Special equipment needed:
- Kutsinta molds
- Steamer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water and coconut milk to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
3. Add lye water and mix well.
4. Add grated coconut to the mixture and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture into kutsinta molds, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
6. Steam the kutsinta for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.
7. Remove the kutsinta from the molds and let them cool.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
- Steamer temperature: High heat
Serving size:
- Makes 12-15 pieces of kutsinta
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 115 per piece
- Total Fat: 2.5g
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 1.5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Brown sugar can be substituted with white sugar or muscovado sugar.
- Lye water can be substituted with baking powder.
Variations:
- Add food coloring to the mixture to make colorful kutsinta.
- Add pandan flavoring to the mixture for a different flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Grease the kutsinta molds with oil before pouring the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Do not overfill the molds to prevent the kutsinta from overflowing.
- Let the kutsinta cool before removing them from the molds to prevent them from breaking.
Storage instructions:
- Store the kutsinta in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Steam the kutsinta for a few minutes to reheat them.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the kutsinta on a plate or in a bamboo steamer.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle grated coconut on top of the kutsinta.
Pairings:
- Serve the kutsinta with hot coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kutsinta is too hard, reduce the amount of rice flour.
- If the kutsinta is too soft, increase the amount of rice flour.
Food safety advice:
- Use clean and sanitized equipment when making the kutsinta.
- Do not eat the kutsinta if it smells or tastes off.
Food history:
- Kutsinta is a popular Filipino snack made from rice flour and brown sugar.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and coconutty
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the kutsinta as a snack or dessert.
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Region: Philippine