Pichi Pichi

What is Pichi Pichi?

Pichi-pichi, also spelled pitsi-pitsi, is a Filipino dessert made from steamed cassava flour balls mixed with sugar and lye. It is also commonly flavored with pandan leaves. It is served rolled in freshly grated coconut, cheese, or latik before serving. The dish is associated with the province of Quezon where this delicacy is very common and especially with the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban where it is believed that this dish had originated. A similar dish to pichi-pichi is the putli mandi of the Tausug and Yakan people.

Ingredients you need for Pichi Pichi

2 cups cassava grated
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 cup coconut grated
1/2 tsp lye water
1/2 tsp buko-pandan essence

Steps for making Pichi Pichi

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine cassava, sugar, and water then mix thoroughly

Step 2: Add lye water while continuously stirring the mixture

Step 3: Put-in the buko-pandan essence then mix again

Step 4: Once the mixture is evenly distributed, pour in individual cup molds and place in a steamer

Step 5: Steam the mixture for 45 minutes to 1 hour (or until the color turns translucent)

Step 6: Allow the steamed pichi-pichi to cool down (at least 40 minutes to 1 hour ; you can even place it in the fridge after letting it cool down at least 15 minutes) then remove from the molds

Step 7: Roll the each piece over the grated coconut

Step 8: Place in a serving plate then serve. Share and Enjoy!

Watch: How to make Pichi Pichi

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