Kutsinta
Kutsinta (cuchinta) are Filipino steamed cakes made with flour, tapioca flour, and brown sugar. Soft, chewy and topped with grated coconut, they're a delicious snack or dessert.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Dozens
Calories: 89kcal
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon atsuete powder
- 1 tablespoon lye water
In a bowl, combine flour, tapioca flour, sugar, and water. Stir well until dissolved and mixture is smooth.
Add atsuete and stir until well dispersed and the desired color is achieved.
Add lye water and stir.
Lightly grease inside of molds with melted butter (If using silicone molds, skip this step). Fill molds to about ¾ full.
Add water to the steamer and bring to simmer over medium heat.
Steam kutsinta for about 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is set. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Gently remove from molds and serve with grated coconut.
- Stir the mixture in between pouring into the molds as the flour tends to settle in the bottom.
- Steam in a gentle simmer to prevent the kutsinta from sinking in the middle.
- Nutritional info calculated at 2 pieces per serving.
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg