Delightful Palitaw sa Latik Dessert
Palitaw sa latik with langka is so yummy and delicious. It’s a sweet small rice cake eaten as a snack or dessert after a meal. It’s a popular dish to serve on special occasions or even on ordinary days. This delicacy is named after the Tagalog word “litaw,” which means “to rise” or “float.” Many Filipinos enjoy it because of its sweet and delicious flavor.
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Description
Palitaw sa latik with langka is so yummy and delicious. It’s a sweet small rice cake eaten as a snack or dessert after a meal. It's a popular dish to serve on special occasions or even on ordinary days. This delicacy is named after the Tagalog word "litaw," which means "to rise" or "float." Many Filipinos enjoy it because of its sweet and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
For the Latik
For the Sauce
Instructions
Making the Palitaw
In a large mixing bowl, combine glutinous flour and water and mix well.
Kneed the mixture with our hands, making a small ball and firmly pressing it to make it oblong in shape.
Prepare a cooking pot with enough water and bring it to a boil.
Put the palitaw one by one in the boiling water. When it floats, it appears cooked. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Making the Latik
Pour half of the coconut milk into a large saucepan and heat over low to medium heat. Stir regularly until it becomes latik. Strain the browned curds "latik" and set aside.
Making the Sauce
In a casserole, pour 1 cup of water and the remaining coconut milk, then add sugar and salt. Mix it well and bring it to a soft boil. Stir regularly until the sauce becomes slightly thick.
Add the palitaw, sliced langka"jackfruit", and latik. Then continue cooking over low heat for 2 minutes.
Serve while still warm, and enjoy!
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.4g53%
- Saturated Fat 30.5g153%
- Sodium 93mg4%
- Potassium 441mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 209.2g70%
- Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
- Sugars 44.8g
- Protein 13.8g28%
- Calcium 3 mg
- Iron 34 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.