Black Kutsinta Recipe
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Black Kutsinta Recipe
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This variation of the classic Kutsinta uses blackstrap molasses to give it a unique flavor and darker color. It has the same soft and chewy bite but a richer, caramelized, smoky taste!
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Ingredients
- vegetable or coconut oil for brushing molds
For the Kutsinta Mixture
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon tapioca starch
- ½ cup Muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 ½ teaspoons lye water
TOPPING:
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut or ½ cup freshly grated coconut
- ⅛ cup hot water
- ⅛ cup roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
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Instructions
- Slightly grease your kutsinta molds with oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, tapioca flour and sugar.
- Add in lukewarm water and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the blackstrap molasses and mix well. Then stir in the lye water and mix.
- Fill the molds about three-quarters (¾) full of the mixture. Arrange in a single layer in a steamer basket.
- Steam over medium heat for about 20-30 minutes or until the top is set when touched.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- To make the topping: Place the desiccated coconut In a small bowl. Pour the hot water over it and mix well. Let it cool down. Add the roasted sesame seeds and muscovado sugar and mix.
- Unmold the black kutsinta and arrange it on a serving plate. Let it cool down a bit before serving.
- Serve with the desiccated coconut topping or with dulce de leche.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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