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pichi-pichi

🇵🇭 A dish from Philippines

pichi-pichi, a dish from Philippines
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Pichi-pichi, also spelled pitsi-pitsi, is a Filipino dessert made from steamed cassava flour balls mixed with sugar and lye. It is also commonly flavored with pandan leaves.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscassava flour, sugar, lye, pandan leaves, grated coconut
🔥Cooking methodsteamed into soft balls
👅Flavour & stylesweet, chewy, gelatinous with fragrant herbal aroma
🕒When it’s eatena snack or dessert, often coated in coconut

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Frequently asked questions

Where does pichi-pichi come from?
pichi-pichi is a dish that originated in Philippines.
What is pichi-pichi?
Pichi-pichi, also spelled pitsi-pitsi, is a Filipino dessert made from steamed cassava flour balls mixed with sugar and lye. It is also commonly flavored with pandan leaves.