Cuchinta

Cuchinta as how aunthentic Caviteñeans call it or kutsinta is a steamed steamed cake made out of rice flour, sugar and water usually paired with pancit and lugaw just like puto.



Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp lye solution
1 cup rice flour


Procedure:
Combine water, sugar and lye and water.
Bring to a boil and cool.
Add to rice flour and mix until smooth.
Pour into cuchinta molds and steam for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.