Steamed Rice Cake (kutsinta)

Steamed Rice Cake, also known as Kutsinta, is a popular Filipino Chinese delicacy that is soft, chewy, and slightly sweet. It is often enjoyed as a midday snack or dessert.

Steamed Rice Cake (kutsinta)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lye water (potassium carbonate)
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the rice flour, brown sugar, and water. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Add the lye water and orange food coloring to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture into small molds or cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full.
  4. Steam the kutsinta over medium heat for 30 minutes or until set.
  5. Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let it cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
2g
Fat
0g

Supplies

Steamer Molds or cupcake liners

Tools

Bowl Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the steamed rice cake with freshly grated coconut or latik (caramelized coconut milk curds) for added flavor and texture.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to properly grease the molds or cupcake liners to easily remove the kutsinta after steaming.

Cost

$5