Palitaw sa Latik is a sweet, chewy Filipino treat made from glutinous rice flour and coconut milk.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• For the Palitaw:
  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • ¾ cup water
• For the Latik:
  • 1 cup coconut cream
• For the Sauce:
  • 2 cups thin coconut milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ripe jackfruit and pandan leaves for added flavor

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1 (Prepare the Palitaw)

• Mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough.
• Shape the dough into small balls and flatten them.
• Boil the flattened dough pieces until they float to the surface, then set aside.

Step 2 (Make the Latik)

• Heat coconut cream in a pan over low heat.
• Stir continuously until the cream curdles and turns golden brown. Strain and set aside.

Step 3 (Cook the Sauce)

• Combine coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt in a pan. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the boiled palitaw and simmer until the sauce thickens.
• Mix in the latik, jackfruit, and pandan leaves for extra aroma and flavor.

Step 4 (Serve)

• Plate the palitaw with the sauce and latik. Enjoy!

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.”

-Alan D. Wolfelt

Try this delicious recipe too: Bibingkang Malagkit Recipe

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