Pichi Pichi (Grated Cassava)

Ingredients

• 4 cup cassava, grated
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 cup of pandan water, boil 8-10 pcs. pandan leaves
• 1/2 tsp. lihiya, lye water
• 1 coconut, grated
• food essence/coloring, optional

Cooking procedure:

1. In a big bowl mix grated cassava, pandan water and sugar.
2. Add lye water and blend well.
3. Pour into puto moulds and arrange side by side in a steamer.
4. Steam for 50 to 60 minutes or until all the grated cassava becomes translucent.
5. Remove from steamer and let cool down.
6. Scoop out pichi pichi off the puto mould and roll each piece in grated coconut.
7. Alternately pandan water can be substituted or add more flavorings with food essence and colourings.