Palitaw is a traditional Filipino rice cake that's chewy and sweet, often topped with latik, which is caramelized coconut milk curds.
Ingredients
For the Palitaw
- 2cupsglutinous rice flour
- 1cupwater
- 1cupgrated coconut
- 1/2cupsugar
- 1/4cupsesame seeds
For the Latik
- 1cancoconut milk
- 1/2cupbrown sugar
- 1pinchsalt
How to make Palitaw sa Latik
Prepare the Latik
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate from the curds. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
Once thick and golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Palitaw
In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough. It should be smooth and slightly sticky.
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small, flat discs. Gently press them to flatten.
Carefully drop the discs into the boiling water. They are cooked when they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate.
Coat the Palitaw
While still warm, roll the palitaw discs in grated coconut mixed with sugar. You can also add toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Serve
Arrange the palitaw on a serving plate and drizzle with latik.
Tips & Tricks
Adjust the amount of sugar in the grated coconut mixture to suit your taste.
For added texture, toast the sesame seeds before adding them to the palitaw.
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