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Palitaw

This Palitaw recipe is takes less that 30 minutes to make with only a few ingredients! A classic dessert in the Philippines of flat rice cake coated in grated coconut, toasted sesame and sugar.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: dila-dila, palitaw, palitaw recipe
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 2/3 cups water add more if needed
  • 3 tbsp sesame seed toasted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut add 3 - 4 tbsp. water to hydrate

Instructions

  • Toast sesame seeds in a pan for 2 minutes while stirring every 30 seconds to avoid burning.
    3 tbsp sesame seed
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, and water. Knead the mixture until you achieve a pliable, smooth dough. If you want to add some color to your Palitaw, this is the time to incorporate a few drops of food coloring into the dough.
    1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour, 2/3 cups water
  • Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into flat, oval discs using the palm of your hands. Repeat process with the rest of the dough.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully drop the flattened dough patties into the water. You'll know they're ready when they float to the surface of the water. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the Palitaw from the boiling water and drain excess liquid and let them cool on a plate.
  • Once the Palitaw discs have cooled, coat them with grated coconut and sprinkle with granulated sugar and toasted sesame seeds.
    1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup granulated sugar

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Nutrition

Serving: 12pcs | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.5g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0mg