How To Make Filipino Twisted Glutinous Rice Cake

There are two types of pilipit known in the Philippine food culture. One is a soft and chewy rice cake and the other is a thin and crunchy biscuit. I remember buying the twisted rice cake in our school canteen during recess. And I would always choose the pilipit with the most sugar coating in it. For only ten pesos, I can already have this sweet grub. On the other hand, the twisted cookies can be seen in pasalubong centers as it is one of the pastries that are proudly made in the Philippines. We will be making both of them in my blog and you will see how delightful these twisted snacks are. Let’s first make the twisted rice cake.

1. Prepare all the ingredients needed. This includes glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, baking powder, water and oil.

2. Make the dough by mixing three cups of glutinous rice flour, half teaspoon of baking powder and one and a half cup of water.

3. Scatter flour on a clean surface on where you wish to roll and mold your twisted glutinous rice.

4. Get a handful of dough and roll until it forms into a rope.

5. Shape the rope-like dough into an eight or infinity form.

6. Continue making until all the dough were consumed.

7. Deep fry on a medium heat until golden brown.

8. In a separate pan, caramelize two cups of brown sugar. It’s up to you if you want to add water. 

9. Dip the twisted glutinous rice into the syrup.

10. Your Twisted Glutinous Rice is now done and ready to be served.