Buko Pandan Palitaw
Buko Pandan Palitaw is a traditional Filipino dessert made from glutinous rice flour with pandan flavor, cooked in water and covered with grated coconut and sugar. This colorful green dessert is finished with young coconut strips for a delicious texture and authentic taste.
Ingredients
- glutinous rice flour2 cups
- pandan extract1 teaspoon
- young coconut strips1/2 cup
- water3/4 cup
- sugar1/2 cup
- grated coconut1 cup
Preparation
- 1
Mix the glutinous rice flour with pandan extract and water until a smooth dough forms
- 2
Form small balls from the dough and flatten them slightly
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil
- 4
Let the palitaw balls slide into the boiling water
- 5
When they float to the top they are ready, remove them from the water
- 6
Roll the cooked palitaw through the grated coconut and sugar
- 7
Garnish with young coconut strips and extra grated coconut
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
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