Kutsinta

What is Kutsinta?

Kutsinta is a type of steamed rice cake found throughout the Philippines. It is made from a mixture of tapioca or rice flour, brown sugar and lye, enhanced with yellow food coloring or annatto extract, and steamed in small ramekins. The kutsinta was thought to have sprung up at the same time as its pasty counterpart, but the origins of its name remain a mystery. It has been theorized, however, that its name might have a connection to an obsolete piece of kitchen equipment responsible for its flattened, saucer-like shape.

Ingredients you need for Kutsinta

1 1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
3 cups water
1 1/2 tsp lye water
2 tsp anatto seeds

Steps for making Kutsinta

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients starting from the rice flour, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar then mix all the ingredients.

Step 2: While mixing, add water gradually and continue to mix until all ingredients are completely distributed.

Step 3: Add lye water and anatto water (soak the anatto seed in 3 tbsp water) then continue mixing.

Step 4: Place the mixture into individual molds and steam for 40 minutes to an hour.

Step 5: Serve with grated or shredder coconut on top.

Watch: How to make Kutsinta

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