Philippines
Palitaw
Rice cakes that float when they are ready. The only dessert that tells you it is done.
30 minTime
5 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original349kcal
5 gprotein
3 gfibre
30minutes
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table. Grandma's way is the starting point the other versions are compared with.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Mix the flour with water a little at a time and knead to a soft, smooth dough.
- 2Roll into 16 balls and flatten each into a thin oval disc.
- 3Drop into boiling water. When they float, cook 1 minute more, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
- 4Roll in grated coconut. Mix the sugar with the toasted sesame and sprinkle over.
Serve it like this
Lay the discs overlapping on a plate and finish with a last sprinkle of sesame sugar just before serving.
