PICHI PICHI
This Pichi Pichi is straightforward to make. It is made of only 3 ingredients: cassava, water, and sugar. This is something you can easily make for any special occasion
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: FIlipino
Keyword: # Pichi pichi recipe #how to make lye water # lye water substitute
Servings: 8 pieces
- 16 oz thawed frozen cassava
- 1 cup whited granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon buko pandan flavoring,optional You can add any of your favorite flavorings.
- 1 teaspoon lye water pls; see note1 if you are using baking soda solution
Coating
- 1 Cup Shredded Fresh Coconut
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
Transfer one pack of thawed frozen cassava in a medium-sized bowl.
Add the white granulated sugar and water. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Add one teaspoon of lye water or 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda solution. You can add your favorite flavor at this stage.
Add about 1/4 cup of the mixture into a small mold pan.Arrange the mold in the steaming tray.
Boil ten cups of water in a steamer. Steam the Pichi Pichi mixture for 45 minutes. Let it cool. Remove the Pichi Pichi from the mold and roll in a grated coconut or cheese.
- Baking Soda solution: 1 cup water plus 1/4 tsp baking soda. Boil the mixture and add 1/2 teaspoon to the cassava instead of the lye water.
- Add one teaspoon of your favorite flavoring.