Pichi Pichi Recipe
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4.8
Pichi Pichi Recipe
Description
The Pichi Pichi recipe combines grated cassava with sugar, water, and a mild alkaline raising agent such as baking soda solution or lye water, producing a batter that rises and sets when steamed. The steaming process lasts about 20-30 minutes until the cakes turn translucent, indicating they are cooked through and have a pleasant, gummy texture.
After cooling, each piece is rolled in freshly grated coconut, adding a textured, mildly nutty exterior, or alternatively, it can be coated with grated cheese for a contrasting savory note. The softness and moistness of Pichi Pichi make it a unique snack or dessert, prized for its chewy yet tender consistency.
The recipe notes variations such as squeezing excess liquid from fresh cassava instead of using frozen, adjusting water quantities accordingly. For flavoring, natural extracts like pandan or ube can be infused by substituting the water with pandan-leaf-brewed water or adding flavor extracts. Preparation of the baking soda solution by boiling it ensures safe use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava no need to squeeze out liquids, grated
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 2 teaspoons baking soda SEE NOTE 2) or 1 tsp lye water, solution
FOR COATING AND TOPPING
- 1 cup coconut - grated
- 1 cup cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- In a deep bowl, combine all ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
- Fill individual cup molds about three-quarter full or a bit more but leave some space because it can rise a bit while steaming.
- Arrange the filled molds in a steamer and steam for about 20-30 minutes or until they become translucent.
- Let them cool down completely so it is easier to remove from the molds, or place them in the fridge to shorten the cooling time.
- Roll each Pichi Pichi in grated coconut or grated cheese.
Notes
- If using fresh cassava, squeeze out excess liquid and use 2 cups of water instead of 1¾ cups.
- Prepare baking soda solution by dissolving ¼ teaspoon in 1 cup water, then boil for 5 minutes before use.
- For added flavor, pandan leaf water or extracts like buko-pandan or ube may be used in place of plain water.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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