Palitaw

With dozens of varieties of rice in the Philipines, apart from the plain steamed rice, our ancestors have developed thousands of indigenous rice recipes. KCC's challenge is to share an original pinoy favorite. And i thought i'd share something Filipinos are known for .... RICE CAKE !  

Interesting as it sounds,literally means to float or rise. Palitaw is a kind of Puto or Rice Cake usually eaten as a merienda or a light snack. It  is made from washed, soaked and ground malagkit (Sticky Rice), then made into small round discs and dropped in boiling water where they float -which indicates that they are ready. Then rolled on a bed of fresh grated coconut, sugar and sesame seeds. 

Aside from the delightful taste, soft and sticky texture, everyone will agree that "prepping and cooking" makes this a delightful and fun snack to do by the whole family !

Ingredients

1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
1/2 cup Water
As needed, Sugar
As needed, Fresh Grated Coconut
As needed, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Procedure

Combine flour and water until it forms a dough. Take a tablespoon and roll into a ball, then flatten into a round shape on your palm.

In a pot, boil water. Poach flattened dough until they begin to float (about 30 secs to a minute)

Drain and dry  poached dough. Roll in sugar and sprinkle with grated coconut and sesame seeds.

Food Notes :


1. Palitaw means to float. This filipino snack is cooked until it floats.