Filipino Recipe Palitaw

2 1/2 cups sweet rice flour ( malagkit rice )
1 1/4 cups of water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

How to cook:

1. Mix the flour and water together to form a dough.
2. Take a heaping tablespoon full of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it into a pad shape with the palm of your hand.
3. Poach the palitaw in simmering water until they begin to float (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
4. While waiting for the palitaw to float, toast sesame seeds (see below how to toast sesame seeds)
5. Grind the toasted sesame seeds coarsely using mortar and pestle or you can use a bottle.
6. Combine the sugar and the toasted sesame seeds. Mix well and set aside.
7. When the palitaw floats allow it to dry out and cool down a little.
8. Roll the palitaw to the grated coconut.
9. Then roll to the sugar and toasted sesame seeds mixture.
10. Serve cold.

How to toast sesame seeds:

1. On a frying pan heat the sesame seeds on low heat.
2. Shake the pan occasionally.
3. Remove the seeds when they darken and become fragrant.

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