Pichi-pichi


Pichi-pichi is a traditional Filipino dessert. Pichi-pichi is made from grated cassava or cassava flour, water and sugar. The mixture is then steamed, then cut into pieces and then rolled in grated coconut.

Equipment:
  • Cassava Grater
  • Blender
  • Steamer
  • Small Tin Cups
  • Coconut Grater
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups cassava, grated (kamoteng kahoy or balinghoy)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • food coloring (optional)
  • grated coconut
  • 1 tsp. lihiya (lye)
Procedures:
  1. Peel cassava and grate finely with a metal grater over a large bowl.
  2. Add water and sugar. Mix well.
  3. Process cassava mixture in a food processor to get a smooth texture. Add food coloring if desired.
  4. Pour mixture into a small tin cups. Arrange the tin cups in a steamer and steam over a medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove pichi-pichi from tin cups. Coat with grated coconut.
  6. Serve with hot or cold drinks.