Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lye water (- see NOTE)
  • 1 teaspoon annatto/achuete powder (- for coloring)

Instruction

  • Slightly grease your kutsinta molds with oil and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, tapioca flour and sugar.
  • Add in the water and stir until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the annatto/achuate powder and mix well. Then stir in the lye water.
  • Fill the molds about three quarters (3/4) full and steam for 30-40 minutes or until top is set when touched.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool before removing from molds.
  • Serve with grated coconut.