Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 1/2 cups rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp lye water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
Special Equipment Needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Muffin molds or banana leaves
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 lye water to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
3. Strain the mixture to remove any lumps.
4. Grease muffin molds or line them with banana leaves.
5. Pour the mixture into the molds, filling them up to 3/4 full.
6. Steam the kutsinta for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.
7. While waiting for the kutsinta to cook, prepare the latik. Heat a pan over medium heat.
8. Add grated coconut to the pan and stir continuously until it turns golden brown.
9. Once the kutsinta is cooked, remove them from the molds and place them on a plate.
10. Top the kutsinta with latik.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Steamer temperature: High heat
Serving size:
- This recipe makes 12 pieces of kutsinta.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 22 g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Lye water can be substituted with baking powder.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with white sugar.
Variations:
- Add food coloring to the mixture to make colorful kutsinta.
- Top the kutsinta with grated cheese or coconut flakes instead of latik.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to strain the mixture to remove any lumps.
- Grease the molds or line them with banana leaves to prevent the kutsinta from sticking.
- Stir the latik continuously to prevent it from burning.
Storage Instructions:
- Store leftover kutsinta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
- Steam the kutsinta for a few minutes to reheat them.
Presentation Ideas:
- Arrange the kutsinta on a plate and top them with latik.
- Serve the kutsinta in a bamboo steamer for a more traditional look.
Garnishes:
- Top the kutsinta with grated cheese or coconut flakes.
Pairings:
- Serve the kutsinta with hot coffee or tea.
Suggested Side Dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the kutsinta turns out too hard, reduce the amount of lye water.
- If the kutsinta turns out too soft, increase the amount of lye water.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use clean and sanitized utensils and equipment when preparing the recipe.
- Make sure to cook the kutsinta thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
Food History:
- Kutsinta is a popular Filipino snack made from rice flour and brown sugar.
Flavor Profiles:
- Sweet, chewy, and slightly salty.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the kutsinta as a snack or dessert.
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Region: Philippine