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Pichi pichi with cassava and coconut, a popular sweet in Palau

Palau

Sweet, chewy cassava bites steamed and coated in grated coconut. Makes 6 servings; allow about 15 minutes for preparation, 45 minutes for cooking, and at least 1 hour to cool.

Pichi pichi is made with grated cassava and sugar, then steamed until translucent and chewy. This version includes pandan and grated coconut; the sweet is popular in Palau and is also known in the Philippines.

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Total time120 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings6
Sweet baking and pastries
Pichi pichi with cassava and coconut, a popular sweet in Palau
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Method

  1. 01

    Mix the batter

    Combine the grated cassava, sugar, and water in a bowl. Slowly add the food-grade lye solution while stirring; add the pandan extract and mix until uniform. Divide the mixture among individual molds.

    Ready to continue when: The mixture looks uniform and has been divided among the molds.

    15 min
  2. 02

    Steam

    Place the molds in a steamer, cover, and steam over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until the pieces are translucent.

    Ready to continue when: The pieces look translucent and are set.

    45 min
  3. 03

    Cool and unmold

    Remove the molds from the steamer and let the pieces cool for at least 1 hour. Unmold them once cool.

    Ready to continue when: The pieces are cool and come out of the molds without falling apart.

    60 min
  4. 04

    Coat with coconut

    Roll each cooled piece in the grated coconut until coated, then serve.

    Ready to continue when: Each piece is coated in grated coconut.

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