Mga Native Na Kakanin na Nakaka WOW!

Ang mga Pilipino ay likas na mahilig sa mga pagluluto at paghain ng mga masasarap na kakanin. Dito sa pahinang ito makikita ay matatagpuan ang mga swak na kakanin para kay JUAN.

Ang kakanin ay hango sa salitang “kanin” na may dalawang kahulugan: ang lutong bigas at pagkain nito (kain). Ang kakanin ay maliliit na pirasong inihahanda bilang meryenda o panghimagas. Iba’t iba ang sukat ng mga ito na maaaring lutuin sa hurno, pasingawan o ilaga. Halos lahat sa mga ito ay gawa sa kanin, na maaaring haluan ng harina, grano, gatas ng niyog at asukal. Ilan sa mga sikat na paboritong kakanin ng mga Pilipino ay ang puto, biko, sapin-sapin, suman, kutsinta, puto bumbong, bibingka at palitaw.(mula sa http://fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Parada_ng_Kakanin)

Swak No. 1-Puto
The most popular in the kakanin family is "puto" or steamed rice cake, which appears white in its traditional form, to be topped with butter. Additions of ube and pandan change its color and flavor. Salted egg is also used as topping. Varieties of puto include "puto bumbong", which uses a special type of glutinous rice ("pirurutong") that gives it a distinctly purple color. It is topped with shredded coconut curd mixed with panocha (from muscovado sugar) .

Swak no 2. -Kutsinta

The kakanin that usually accompanies puto in fiestas and other special occasions is "kutsinta" (cochinta), a sticky-chewy brown rice cake that incorporates cassava and uses lye water. It is likewise topped with shredded coconut curds.

Swak no. 3-Bibingka

Popularly served during Misa de Gallo (Midnight Mass) - a tradition where Catholic devotees attend early morning masses from December 16 to 24 - is "bibingka", joined by the puto variety of "puto bumbong". "BIbingka", a type of pudding, is also common in Goan cuisine. Baked in clay ovens, this fluffy rice cake is also topped with butter and grated coconut curds. Both dishes are keenly associated with the cool early morning weather of December that coincides with the warm anticipation for Christmas.

Swak no. 4-Pichi-pichi
"Pichi-pichi", a filling merienda staple, is not made of rice, but the grated cassava that is used for it gives it its gelatine-like quality. It is covered in coconut curd in the same way munchkins are rolled in sugar and other toppings.

Swak no. 5-"Palitaw"
"Palitaw" is even simpler than "espasol". Sticky rice is washed, soaked, then ground, then scoops of the resulting batter are dropped into boiling water. They then rise ("litaw" in the local language) to the surface in soft, flat discs. The process itself sounds childish, which is precisely why I loved watching our nursery cook prepare this for our everyday merienda. To me it looked like magic, especially after I dip a few discs in sugar, sesame seeds, and coconut curd before I joyfully consume them.


Swak no. 6-"Biko"

Also made from sticky rice, but with coconut milk and brown sugar, is "biko", a rice cake that I would like to think is the Philippine's (one of two) sweet version of pizza. But unlike the Italian dish, this only needs toasted coconut curd as topping.

Swak no 7-Espasol

Another delicacy that can serve as a snack is the delightful "espasol". It is really nothing but finely ground glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and rolled in cylinders and covered with powdered sugar. This is what family and friends usually bring when they come from the province of Laguna. Each time, I obligingly accept their gift like a child receives candy.

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