Palitaw

Simple glutinous rice discs boiled until they float and coated in coconut and sugar. — Yield 4–6 · Prep 15m · Cook 10m

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 1–1 1/4 cups water (enough to form a soft dough)
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1/2–3/4 cup sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Method

1. In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour with enough water to form a soft, pliable dough.
2. Pinch off small portions of dough and flatten into oval or round discs.
3. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil and drop in the discs.
4. Cook until they float to the surface, then let cook 1 minute more.
5. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly.
6. Roll the cooked palitaw in grated coconut, then mix sugar and toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle generously over the top before serving.

Kitchen note

Dust your hands lightly with flour or oil to keep the dough from sticking while shaping