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Ube Pichi Pichi

Ube Pichi Pichi

Ube Pichi Pichi — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min

Ingredients

  • 793.8 g (28 oz) grated cassava (around 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tsp lye water (food grade)
  • 2 tsp ube flavoring
  • 3.25 cup grated coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, except for the coconut. Stir thoroughly until the mixture gets well blended.

  2. Add the cassava mixture in a small mold such as a silicone cup. Arrange the molds in a steamer.

  3. Steam for 60 minutes.

  4. Remove from the steamer. Let it cool down completely until the texture gets close to sticky tikoy.

  5. Roll each piece of pich pichi over shredded /grated coconut.

  6. Arrange in a serving plate. Serve.