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Pichi Pichi Recipe

Pichi pichi translates as “grate” in Tagalog, which makes sense because that’s exactly what you need to do when preparing this delicious treat.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Pichi Pichi Recipe
Calories: 2131kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cassava grated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut grated
  • 1/2 tsp lye water
  • 1/2 tsp buko-pandan essence

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cassava, sugar, and water then mix thoroughly
  • While constantly stirring the mixture, add the lye water.
  • Add the buko-pandan essence and stir once more.
  • Pour the mixture into individual cup molds once it has been distributed evenly, then put them in a steamer.
  • 45 to 1 hour of steaming the combination (or until the color turns translucent)
  • Remove the steamed pichi-pichi from the molds when it has cooled down (at least 40 to 1 hour; you may even put it in the fridge after at least 15 minutes).
  • Each piece should be rolled in the grated coconut.
  • Serve after placing on a serving dish. Enjoy and share!

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Nutrition

Calories: 2131kcal | Carbohydrates: 413g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 1583mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 249g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
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