So, are you all set? Then let’s do it! First of all, the ingredients we’ll need to make the kutsinta are cassava flour, all-purpose flour, lye water, sugar, and brown sugar. On the other hand, what we need to make the puto are flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, powdered milk, water, oil, and vanilla.
Add 8 cups of water in the steamer. Bring to a boil. Brush each mold lightly with vegetable oil and pour mixture to about ¾ full on each mold. Steam for 45 minutes or poke one or two of the kutsinta with a toothpick.
If you do not have fresh grated coconut, you can use dried coconut flakes. Soak dried coconut flakes in water until rehydrated. Pre-boil the water in the steamer before placing the kutsinta then lower when steaming. This will avoid un even cooking of the cakes. The secret ingredient is always love.
Kutsinta (cuchinta) are Filipino steamed cakes made with flour, tapioca flour, and brown sugar. Soft, chewy and topped with grated coconut, they’re a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert. I’ve been on the lookout for a good recipe for kutsinta since forever, but my search and kitchen experimentations had been sorely disappointing.