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    You are here: Home / Snack Recipes / Kutsinta Without Lye Water

    by Jenalyn Rose Forbes · published: Feb 19, 2020 · updated: Feb 19, 2020

    Kutsinta Without Lye Water

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    Kutsinta Without Lye Water is probably one of the most favored Pinoy delicacies.

    kutsinta without lye water

    Throughout its history, it never left the top spot in every Filipinos’ heart. That is still the case until now, despite it being several years older than many other Pinoy goodies.

    This chewy dessert is usually bought from markets and street vendors. The reason why people prefer buying them is that they are known to be a handful when made at home. So, many Filipinos avoid making it by themselves. But worry no more! Since there are many ways to be able to produce your own kutsinta, just like this recipe - without the use of lye water!

    Lye water is important in making this rice cake variant, but we won’t be needing it this time. This makes it a lot easier than usual. Now you can cook the delicacy whenever you feel like it.

    Traditional Filipino rice cakes became a huge part of our lives. Even in my family, we were all able to appreciate their diversity and delicious taste. So the moment I knew about this recipe, I immediately made kutsinta for my family. Of course, they absolutely loved it! Now we can enjoy it more often than before.

    Tips How to Cook Kutsinta Without Lye Water

    • If there is no annatto powder available near you, you can opt for brown or orange food color instead.
    • Using tapioca starch (or cassava flour) can help achieve a next level chewiness for kutsinta. This is helpful since the recipe does not make use of lihia.
    • You don’t have to buy new molds to make it. If you have puto molds, they are good enough to be used for the steaming process. Plus, they are best eaten in bite-size pieces!
    • It will become more enjoyable when added with toppings like grated coconut or cheese.

    Did this recipe trigger your kutsinta cravings? Well, you'll just need a little preparation and you’re good to go! What makes it even better? It is kutsinta without lye water!

    Recipe

    kutsinta recipe

    Kutsinta Without Lye Water Recipe

    Jenalyn Rose Forbes
    Kutsinta Without Lye Water is a genius hack to make the sweet, chewy and delicious kutsinta. I had a challenge cooking this delicacy because lye water is not available in my area, so I come up with this recipe. It made me so happy because it was a success!
    4.20 from 45 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Filipino
    Servings 14
    Calories 154 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup tapioca starch or cassava flour
    • 1 ¼ cup flour
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tsp annatto powder dilute in ½ cup water
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup grated coconut alternatively, use grated cheese

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine the tapioca starch, flour and sugar. Make a well on the center of the mixture and pour the annatto mixture and water. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
    • Brush each mold with melted butter or cooking oil. Gently pour 2 tbsp of the mixture on each molder. I used the same mold when I made puto.
    • Place in a steamer and cover with tea towel before placing the lid. This will prevent water from dripping on the kutsinta. Steam it for 15 minutes or until the top is firm.
    • Remove from the steamer, let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Loose and remove the kutsinta from each mold, then roll it in grated coconut or grated cheese.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword kutsinta, kutsinta without lye water
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    Comments

    1. lei says

      October 24, 2022 at 9:33 am

      yung water po sa annato powder is 1/2 cup, if wala po annato powder pwde pong coloring , how much po? hindi po ba magiging matigas dahil mbbwasan nung 1/2 cup n annato water?
      thank you po!

      Reply
      • Jenalyn Rose Forbes says

        January 07, 2023 at 2:05 pm

        magingng makunat sya, at di ko recommended ang food color

        Reply
    2. Emmy says

      May 04, 2022 at 5:10 am

      I don’t have annatto powder. Can I subtitute for food coloring like orange color?

      Reply
      • Jenalyn Rose Forbes says

        May 25, 2022 at 7:36 pm

        Yes you can

        Reply
    3. April says

      October 04, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Just finished making it, I didn't have coconut so I sprinkled cheese, sarap!

      Reply
      • Dess says

        March 03, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        Hi maam thanks for this recipe, can I ask bakit 45 minutes mg steam Yung iba? Pwde nman Pala 15 minutes.

        Reply
    4. Ancin says

      January 30, 2021 at 7:23 am

      Good day, matagal ko na pong gusto. Gumawa ng kotsenta, piro lagi po akong tumitingin sa grocery ng lyhiya piro wala akong makita, nownakita ko itong recipe mo, i love it at gusto ko i try, first time hehehe thanks po Sa recipe.

      Reply
    5. Josefina n. bojos says

      January 17, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      I want to try to make kutsinta,this is my favourite, can you send more variety food please..

      Reply
      • Jenalyn Rose Forbes says

        January 24, 2021 at 10:03 am

        Thanks Josefina! I will post more recipes on this website. Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Elizabeth says

      November 02, 2020 at 1:00 am

      Can I put 1teaspoon of baking powder instead of lye water?

      Reply
      • Jenalyn Rose Forbes says

        November 03, 2020 at 10:57 am

        Hi Elizabeth,

        The purpose of lye water is to make it shiny and bouncy whereas baking powder will cause it to rise.
        So no not recommended at all!

        Reply

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