Filipino

Kutsinta

Name: Kutsinta
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup tapioca flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 cups water; 1 tsp lye water (lihiya); 1 tsp annatto extract (atsuete) for color; Freshly grated mature coconut, for serving

Sticky, chewy, brown steamed cakes typically served with grated coconut.

45 minutes

Serves 8

Snack/Dessert

Contains common allergens

Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Prepare the Steamer: Bring the water in your steamer to a rapid boil. Lightly grease small silicone molds or traditional plastic kutsinta molds with cooking oil.

2
Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. Gradually whisk in the water until the sugar is completely dissolved and the batter is smooth.
3
Add Lye and Color: Stir in the lye water and annatto extract. The lye water is crucial for the distinctive chewy texture, while the annatto gives it a reddish-brown color. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
4
Fill Molds: Pour the strained batter into the prepared molds, filling them almost to the top.
5
Steam: Place the molds in the steamer, cover with a cloth-wrapped lid, and steam on medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes until the top is firm and slightly indented in the center.
6
Cool and Serve: Remove from the steamer and let them cool completely; they will firm up as they cool. Remove from the molds and serve topped with freshly grated coconut.

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