See other interesting posts in this category (Pinoy Delights) and other categories – SCapades and Smart Travelers – Foreign Travelers Ask, Now You Know, and Say, Say, Say. So, what are you waiting for? Try pichi pichi when you get a chance and tell Tita S about it.ĭid you find this post informative? I would like to hear your comment/s regarding pichi pichi.

Tita S enjoys it at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator. The fragrant latik 6 gives a native touch, with its distinct sweet and caramelized flavor, and chewy texture. The grated cheese gives a slightly salty and creamy taste which balances this slightly sweet and soft delicacy. The gelatinous and smooth texture, along with its slightly sweet taste, are well complemented by the rough texture and milky taste of the freshly grated coconut or rehydrated desiccated coconut. Once you get a taste of pichi pichi, you cannot help but have some more! But do not get carried away, this is a very filling delicacy. The information was obtained from the Wikipedia page “Pitsi-pitsi” 7 and. Pichi-pichi with latik and shredded cheese – Photo source: Judgefloro, own work, CC0, created 5 August 2017, post This kakanin 1 is served at room temperature. It is then topped with grated cheese and/or latik 6.Ĥ. The cooked mixture is then rolled on freshly grated coconut for additional texture and flavor. The containers are arranged in a steamer and heated until the mixture is cooked and soft. Pandan 5 leaves may be tied into a knot and boiled ahead of time with the water. Ube-flavored pichi-pichi – Photo source: Multi-colored pichi-pichi – Photo source:

At this point, some add different food colorings or flavor extracts to the mixture for a more colorful treat. The grated cassava is then mixed with water, sugar and lye 2, transferred into pans or molds. The cassava is first peeled, grated and washed. This slightly translucent and gelatinous delicacy is so easy to make.

It originated from the province 3 of Quezon 4.ģ. Pichi-pichi or pitsi pitsi is a Filipino snack or dessert made from cassava ( kamoteng kahoy), water, sugar and lye 2.Ģ. Allow Tita S to tell you about this popular and favorite kakanin 1.ġ. Hello, foreign readers! Tita S wants to share with you a Filipino delicacy called pichi-pichi.

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