Pichi-Pichi
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Pichi-Pichi
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Pichi-pichi is a Filipino delicacy made of grated cassava and coconut juice. Soft, chewy and coated with grated coconut, this steamed cake is delicious as a snack or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces or two cups) frozen grated cassava, thawed
- 2 cups coconut juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lye water
- 3 drops Ube Food Coloring, optional
- 2 drops Pandan Extract, optional
- 2 cups grated mature coconut
- shredded cheese, optional
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Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer.
- In a bowl, combine cassava, coconut juice, sugar, and salt. Mix well until dissolved.
- Add lye water and mix well.
- If using food color and extracts, divide the mixture into three small bowls. Add a few drops of ube coloring in one bowl and pandan extract on the second bowl. Leave the third plain.
- Let stand for about 30 minutes to one hour.
- Pour into individual molds and arrange molds in a steamer. Steam for about 40 to 50 minutes or until translucent and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from steamer and refrigerate to about 20 to 30 minutes to completely cool and set.
- Remove from molds and roll in coconut to fully coat. If preferred, roll half of the batch in shredded cheese for variety.
Notes
- Freezing and thawing cassava adds extra moisture, creating a softer pichi-pichi. If you're using fresh cassava, you might need to increase the liquid in the mixture to about ½ cup to yield the same texture.
- There is no need to grease the molds. Quickly dip them in water and leave a very thin film of water on the insides to keep the pichi-pichi from sticking.
- Regularly stir the mixture when pouring it into molds to evenly distribute the cassava and prevent it from settling at the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover the steamer's lid with cheesecloth or light cotton to prevent the steam from dripping onto the cakes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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