Kutsinta

Kutsinta is a popular Filipino snack, which uses lye water as a main ingredient. This kakanin is a gummy yet chewy (thanks to lye water). This is best served if smothered with freshly shredded coconut meat.

This tasty snack is very easy to make. If you like a delicious kakanin for merienda, this would be a very good recipe you should try.

Ingredients:

3 cups rice flour

1 cup multi-purpose flour

2 cup brown sugar

6 cups water

3 cups lye water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing dish, mix all the dry ingredients beginning with the rice flour, multi-purpose flour and sugar then whisk all the ingredients.

2. While whisking, add water slowly and continue to blend until all ingredients are evenly mixed.

3. Put lye water slowly then continue mixing.

4. Put the concoction into separate mold and steam for about an hour

5. Serve with freshly shredded coconut meat on top. Serve with hot coffee or chocolate!