Superb Sapin Sapin

Sapin sapin is a sticky rice and coconut dessert in the Philippines. Sapin sapin is literal term for layers. Each layer is colored, usually the bottom layer is deep ube color, the middle a golden yellow and the top is white or any order.

Sapin Sapin means layered in Filipino (photo courtesy of filipinofoodstore.com)

Sapin sapin is said to originate from the northern part of the Philippines particularly the province of Abra. This treat is very sumptuous and has been popular for many decades now as a common kakanin in Philippine delicacy.

Ingredients:

3 cups malagkit rice

1 cup galapong

1 cup white sugar

6 cups cooked ube

Shredded coconut

2 cups rich coconut cream

2 cans condensed milk

Food coloring

Instructions

Mix all ingredients excluding mashed ube and food colors Divide this into three parts. The first part should be added with mashed ube. To enhance the color, add some violet food colors. Stir well. For the second part, add yellow coloring, stir well. For the third part, don’t add anything this will remain white.

Add oil to a round baking pan. Place with greased banana leaves. Then, add the ube mixture. Smear evenly. Steam for about 25 minutes or more until tender. You should take note to cover the baking pan with cheese cloth before steaming. Add the 2^nd layer on top of the cooked ube layer. Cover again then steam for 25 minutes. Pour in the 3^rd layer then steam for 25 minutes. While steaming, stir fry shredded coconuts until brown and smother into the sapin sapin. Let this cool down before serving.