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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 time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon atsuete powder
- 1 tablespoon lye water
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine flour, tapioca flour, sugar, and water. Stir well until dissolved and mixture is smooth.
- 2
Add atsuete and stir until well dispersed and the desired color is achieved.
- 3
Add lye water and stir.
- 4
Fill molds to about 3/4 full.
- 5
Add water to the steamer and bring to simmer over medium heat.
- 6
Steam kutsinta for about 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is set. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 7
Gently remove from molds and top with grated coconut.