Pichi-Pichi
Pichi-pichi is a Filipino delicacy made of grated cassava and coconut juice. Soft, chewy and coated with grated coconut, this steamed cake is delicious as a snack or dessert.
Servings: 24 Pieces
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces or two cups) frozen grated cassava, thawed
- 2 cups coconut juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lye water
- 3 drops Ube Food Coloring, optional
- 2 drops Pandan Extract, optional
- 2 cups grated mature coconut
- shredded cheese, optional
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer.
- In a bowl, combine cassava, coconut juice, and sugar. Mix well until sugar is dissolved. Add lye water and mix well.
- If using food color and extracts, divide the mixture into three small bowls. Add a few drops of ube coloring in one bowl and pandan extract on the second bowl. Leave the third plain.
- Let stand for about 30 minutes to one hour.
- Pour into individual molds and arrange molds in a steamer. Steam for about 40 to 50 minutes or until translucent and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from steamer and refrigerate to about 20 to 30 minutes to completely cool and set.
- Remove from molds and roll in coconut to fully coat. If preferred, roll half of the batch in shredded cheese for variety.
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Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg