Trio Kutsinta (Classic, Pandan, and Ube Cheese)
Chef RV Manabat adapted by JojoM
A colorful twist on the classic Filipino sticky rice cake—learn to make three delicious variants: classic brown sugar, pandan green, and ube cheese Kutsinta, topped with coconut or dulce de leche.
Trio Kutsinta (Classic, Pandan, and Ube Cheese)
Chef RV Manabat adapted by JojoMA colorful twist on the classic Filipino sticky rice cake—learn to make three delicious variants: classic brown sugar, pandan green, and ube cheese Kutsinta, topped with coconut or dulce de leche.
Chef's Tips
Use annatto powder for natural coloring in the classic variant.
Stir the mixture occasionally if left to rest before steaming.
Cheesecloth on the lid helps prevent water from dripping onto the kutsinta.
For a longer shelf life, use toasted desiccated coconut instead of fresh.
Add more coloring gradually to control the hue intensity.
Tools Used
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Spatula
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Ingredients
Classic Kutsinta Batter
Pandan Kutsinta Batter
Ube Kutsinta Batter
Toppings
Instructions
Prepare Kutsinta Batter
- 1
In a bowl, combine water, sugar, annatto/pandan/ube flavoring depending on variant.
- 2
Add all-purpose flour and cassava starch, mix until smooth.
- 3
Stir in lye water and mix well.
- 4
Let mixture rest while preparing molds.
Steam the Kutsinta
- 1
Grease molds with non-stick spray or oil.
- 2
Pour batter into molds using a ladle or butter dispenser.
- 3
Steam over medium heat for 10–15 minutes with a cloth-wrapped lid to prevent dripping.
- 4
Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out almost clean.
Finish and Serve
- 1
Let cool slightly, then release from molds using oil and a spatula.
- 2
Serve with your choice of topping - coconut, dulce de leche, or sprinkle.
- 3
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Comments & Reviews
Maria L.
7/9/2025
Tried this with the Ube Cheese version and my family loved it! Thank you for making it so easy to follow.
Jerson T.
7/10/2025
I never thought of pairing Kutsinta with dulce de leche — it's a game-changer!
Analyn B.
7/10/2025
The texture came out perfect! I appreciate the tips about not using too much annatto powder.
Kenneth G.
7/10/2025
Steaming tip with cheesecloth was super helpful. Mine used to come out watery before.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 60g)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
