Pichi pichi

Pichi Pichi

(Steamed Cassava topped with Coconut)

A traditional snack or desserts, presented at the southern part of the

Philippines. Wherein grated cassava, water, sugar mix together and steamed

 cooled, cut and rolled in grated coconut.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups grated cassava
• 2 cups water 
• 1/2 tsp. of pandan flavor
• 2 cups white sugar
• Food color (optional)
• Grated coconut, for garnish

Directions :

• Mix all the ingredients together, except the grated coconut.
• Add 1/2 tsp of pandan flavor into 2 cups of water
• Stir until well blended and no lumps remain.
• Pour into 2 pcs or 9 inch round pans, put a drops of food coloring (optional)
• Steam for 45 minutes or until firm.
• Cool and scoop using a spoon and flatten.
• Roll each piece in grated coconut.

Cooking Tips :

1. You can use cuchinta mold for steaming.
2. Using fresh coconut gives a good taste, use a  grater or shredder to grate coconut.
3. You can use pandan water or fresh pandan boiled in water.