Delicious Recipe of Palitaw : A Classic Filipino Kakanin Made Easy
Palitaw is a beloved Filipino rice cake that’s delightfully simple yet incredibly satisfying. These chewy, coconut-coated treats are a staple at merienda (afternoon snacks) and special occasions, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This recipe is quite simple to prepare. It just takes two ingredients to produce the dough; no baking is required, and it cooks in approximately 15 minutes. They are boiled, then rolled with shredded coconut, and then dusted with sugar and toasted sesame seeds. Place in a serving dish, then serve.
Why You’ll Love This Palitaw Recipe
✅ 3-Ingredient Dough – Just glutinous rice flour, water, and salt!
⏱ Ready in 15 Minutes – No baking, no complicated steps
🥥 Double Coconut Goodness – Fresh grated coconut and toasted sesame seeds
🍡 Versatile Treat – Perfect as snack, dessert, or party food
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough: Mix rice flour, water and salt until it forms a soft, pliable dough
2️⃣ Shape & Cook: Form into small disks (about 2″ diameter) and boil until they float (about 3-5 minutes)
3️⃣ Coat & Sweeten: Roll in grated coconut, then sprinkle with sugar and sesame seeds
Expert Tips for Perfect Palitaw
✨ For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough
🔥 Toast your sesame seeds lightly for deeper flavor
🌴 Use freshly grated coconut for best texture and taste
💦 Keep dough covered while working to prevent drying
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm for soft, chewy texture
- Pair with hot chocolate or coffee for classic merienda
- Arrange on banana leaves for authentic presentation
- Store leftovers in airtight container (best eaten same day)
This Palitaw recipe brings the authentic taste of Filipino kakanin to your home with minimal effort! Perfect for introducing friends to Philippine cuisine or satisfying your own cravings for this chewy, coconutty treat.
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Description
"Palitaw" is a popular rice cake in the Philippines and an ideal snack for gatherings and celebrations. This recipe is quite simple to prepare. It just takes two ingredients to produce the dough; no baking is required, and it cooks in approximately 15 minutes. They are boiled, then rolled with shredded coconut, and then dusted with sugar and toasted sesame seeds. Place in a serving dish, then serve. Share and enjoy!
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and water and knead until it comes together in a soft, smooth, pliable dough.
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough, shape it into a ball, and then flatten it into an oval with your palms that is about ¼ inches thick.
Combine sugar and roasted sesame seeds, and then mix well. Set it aside for a while.
Cooking:
Boil water in a cooking pot, then drop each palitaw and cook until the palitaw floats to the surface. Repeat until you’ve cooked all of the rice cakes.
Scoop the cooked palitaw, using a slotted spoon, out of the boiling water and set it aside, allowing the water to drip. Space them evenly so they don’t stick together.
Roll the rice cake in grated coconut before coating it with the sugar-sesame seed mixture.
Place in a serving dish, then serve. Share and enjoy the food!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 661kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.4g12%
- Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
- Sodium 57mg3%
- Potassium 76mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 138.9g47%
- Dietary Fiber 7.1g29%
- Sugars 17.5g
- Protein 9.3g19%
- Calcium 5 mg
- Iron 31 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.
