Kutsinta - Philippines Brown Rice Cake

Chabear01's Note:

This recipe posted for ZWT II - Asia. Kustinta is a brown rice cake, a favorite snack in the Philippines and is good with freshly grated coconut. The Lye Water (potassium carbonate solution) can be purchased in most Asian Food Stores.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup rice flour
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lye water
• freshly grated coconut

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
2. Pour into muffin cups, until half full.
3. Steam in a large pan with a cover; the water should be 2 inches deep.
4. Cook for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Add more water if needed until cooking is done.
6. Remove from the muffin pans and serve with freshly grated coconut.