Palitaw (Sweet Rice Cakes)

This sticky, chewy dessert with sesame seeds and coconut is very easy to make and can also be served as a snack.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (malagkit)
• 4 ounces grated coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Mix the rice flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and the water together in a bowl into a soft dough; set aside.

Step 3

Stir 1/2 cup sugar and sesame seeds together in a small bowl. Toss the coconut with the salt together in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Take a portion of the soft dough and roll it into a ball between the palms of your hands. Pull lengthwise and shape into a tongue. Drop into the boiling water. The cake is ready when it floats. Scoop it out with a strainer and roll it in the sugar and sesame seed mixture. Place it on a serving platter. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Top the cakes with coconut and serve warm.