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Easy 1 hr~190 kcal 2/10
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Pichi-Pichi
A Filipino steamed cassava sweet with a bouncy texture, rolled in coconut and finished with grated cheese.
Easy⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 8~215 kcal🇵🇭 Filipino🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the coating
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Grated coconut
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Grated white cheese
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Grated cassava
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Sugar
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Pandan flavoring
- 1 pinch Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the grated cassava, sugar, water, pandan flavoring, and salt.
- 2
Divide the mixture among greased small molds.
- 3
Steam for 35 minutes, until set like a gel.
35 min35:00 - 4
Let the sweets cool in the molds for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Remove from the molds and coat in coconut.
- 6
Sprinkle grated cheese on top and serve.
💡 Tip: Stir the cassava mixture for 20 seconds before filling the molds; if the starch sinks, the sweets will not have an even texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pichi-pichi as small bites with coffee or lightly milky tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~215
kcal calories
3
g protein
44
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 82%Fat 12%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pichi-Pichi make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pichi-Pichi take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Pichi-Pichi difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pichi-Pichi have?
Approximately 215 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 44g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Pichi-Pichi contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pichi-Pichi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Filipino cuisine.How many ingredients does Pichi-Pichi need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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