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Easy Kutsinta (Kutchinta) Recipe

Easy classic way of making the Kutchinta rice cake
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Rice Cake
Servings: 16
Calories: 68kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tapioca flour
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp annatto powder
  • 1 tsp lye water (lihiya)

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add in the tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar.
  • Mix well and then pour in the water. Mix further until well-incorporated and smooth.
  • Add in the annatto powder and mix until the color is uniform.
  • Pour in the lye water and continue to mix.
  • In molds greased with butter, pour in the mixture into each until ¾ full.
  • Transfer the molds to the steamer. Steam for 40 to ⁠50 minutes or until the mixture is set. Let it cool.
  • Remove from molds and transfer to a serving tray or serving plate.
  • Top with grated coconut (optional). Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Kutsinta (Kutchinta) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 19mg1%
Carbohydrates 16.2g5%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 8.8g10%
Protein 0.6g1%
Calcium 9mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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