Kutsinta Recipe
Kutsinta or brown rice cake is a type of “kakanin” that uses lye water as an ingredient. Kutsinta is somewhat sticky yet chewey (thats what lye water does) at the same time and is best eaten with grated coconut on top.
This recipe requires minimum effort and the procedures are so easy to follow. If your thinking of making something for merienda, this would be a very good recipe worth trying.
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Kutsinta or kuchinta or even brown rice cake is a type of “kakanin” that uses lye water as an ingredient. Kutsinta is somewhat sticky yet chewey (thats what lye water does) at the same time and is best eaten with grated coconut on top.
This kutsinta recipe requires minimum effort and the procedures are so easy to follow. If your thinking of making something for merienda, this would be a very good recipe worth trying. Kutsinta is best served with grated coconut on top.
In addition, this is one of the most popular Filipino desserts to date.
Try this easy-to-prepare Puto Kutsinta Recipe.
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag us on Instagram at @panlasangpinoy or hashtag #panlasangpinoy so we can see your creations!
Kutsinta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp lye water
- 2 tsp anatto seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients starting from the rice flour, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar then mix all the ingredients.
- While mixing, add water gradually and continue to mix until all ingredients are completely distributed.
- Add lye water and anatto water (soak the anatto seed in 3 tbsp water) then continue mixing.
- Place the mixture into individual molds and steam for 40 minutes to an hour.
- Serve with grated or shredder coconut on top. Share and Enjoy!
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jocelyn says
hello kuya vanjo..tnx for your recipe kutsinta, i make it now hr in hongkong and its perfect and yummy…
Jimboy Seno says
thanks more power again awesome i can make this at home….
Rose says
Where can I buy those molds? I looked online and cannot find them. I live in South Carolina.
Lasty says
1 cup is equivalent to 250mL
Neil Bautista says
I tried this recipe and it turned out SUCCESSFUL, thanks! But instead of using LYE WATER I used 2 tsp of Baking Soda. Nice!
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks for the tip, Neil.
Julie says
Hi!
Thanks for sharing this kutsinta recipe. I made this and it was perfect!!
Im happy with the result 🙂 God Bless and more recipes to share.. 🙂
maria says
yes,lye water is poisonous in a long run if taken in large amount/or taken more frequently
malou says
wow! i really love to cook, im glad to discover your site,it really helps!
jennie says
Hi Kuya,
What kind of molding did you used for kutsinta? Where can I get those tiny molding gadget? Is that made of silicone? And lastly what kind of steamer do you have. I have the generic brand only.I like your steammer though.
Jennie
Cielo says
can i use only all purpose flour? and how many cups i need to put?
sally says
what happens if i use glutenous rice flour? does it have to be just plain rice flour? thanks!
Sheila says
Thanks for posting your recipes online and in youtube, anyway i have been looking for the kutsinta molding and i found it online on Amazon.com or either in World Market store here in the US. TheY sold it for $2.95 for 6pcs. just FYI. Its NOT really for kutsinta molding its a muffin mold but it is perfect as substitute if you can’t find any… Thank you Panlasang pinoy for all your recipe and great ideas! More power!
Panlasang Pinoy says
Did you use lye water, kathleen? Lye water is responsible in making kutsinta less sticky and firm. If you did use it, maybe it was not enough. Hope this helped.
Panlasang Pinoy says
Nene, it is a type of flavoring. You should be able to find it in grocery isles where similar flavorings are located such as vanilla extract etc. If you are not in the Philippines, try looking for it in Asian stores (McCormick brand is the most common).
corie says
is it okay to use the atsuete powder the one that’s on the pack as alternative for the anatto seed?
Panlasang Pinoy says
sure corie
neri says
Can I use baking soda instead of lye water? can I also do a water bath in the oven instead of steaming? How much baking soda if it’s okay to use and how much time baking?
Panlasang Pinoy says
I don’t think so neri. Baking soda and lye water are totally different ingredients. Lye water is sodium hydroxide while baking soda is sodium bicarbonate.
Panlasang Pinoy says
Did you use lye water Aniella?
Jinky says
kuya, i made this kutsinta recipe, my husband ( Canadian ) really likes it. he named it red puto. i just need to make adjustment with my anato seeds to get the perfect color. but, hey thanks for sharing the recipe. i will post the photo of my kutsinta at my site.
toshi says
Hi kuya,
I just want to ask about the lye and anatto seeds? what is the exact familiar word name in tagalog? Hard to find here in the market.
Thanks!
Panlasang Pinoy says
Toshi, lye water is Lihiya and anatto seeds are atsuete.
Chica & Mike says
Congrats Vanjo!:) Thanks sa recipes!:)
Joelen says
These look delicious! Although I’m not a big fan of kitsinta, I would definitely try this!
Beth says
Hi Vanjo, I tried to cook this recipe and got failed. The result is like tikoy not firm and it’s so sticky…Is it because I did not follow exactly your measurement? What cup should i am going to use?
Vanjo Merano says
Beth, please try to follow the exact measurements and procedure indicated in the recipe. Make sure that you use a measuring cup. I always use standard US cup.