Homemade Kutsinta | Traditional Filipino Kakanin Dessert

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my channel! Today, I’m going to show you how to make one of the most popular Filipino kakanin — Kutsinta. It’s soft, chewy, and has that perfect hint of sweetness. This recipe is super easy to follow and doesn’t even need an oven! I’ll also share some tips to get that perfect texture and glossy finish. So, let’s start steaming and make some delicious kutsinta together

This easy Kutsinta recipe uses simple ingredients like rice flour, brown sugar, and lye water to achieve that signature gelatinous texture and deep caramel color. Whether you're craving a nostalgic merienda snack or exploring traditional Filipino desserts for the first time, this step-by-step guide will help you make perfect Kutsinta every time.

📌 In this video, you’ll learn:

The ingredients for authentic Kutsinta

How to mix and steam the batter properly

Tips to get the perfect chewy texture

Optional toppings like niyog (grated coconut) or cheese

Perfect for parties, snacks, or simply enjoying a piece of the Philippines at home! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Filipino recipes.
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1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cassava flour
2 tbsp. annatto seeds
(soaked in 2 tbsp. hot water)
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups water
1 tbsp. lye water
grated coconut (for toppings)

DIRECTIONS
Soak annatto seeds in 2 tbsp. hot water. Stir well. Strain and set the colored water aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour, cassava flour and brown sugar. Mix well. Add water while mixing. It will make a very thin batter / mixture.
Add annatto water / mixture and lye water. Mix well. Strain to remove impurities and lumps.
Grease each molds with oil or butter. Then put mixture on each molds. Arrange in the steamer and steam for 15 minutes (longer if the molds is large, I used small-sized molds)
After 15 minutes, remove from the heat. Let it cool before removing from the molds. Top with grated coconut.
Enjoy!

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