Espasol

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Here’s another delicacy from the Philippines, I’ve never had this or can’t remember if I did or not. Maybe its called by another name, but this recipe sounds simple and tasty, so I thought of sharing with all of you as it seems it one of the many favorites among the population.  I hope to try this soon, just need to find a place around the area that serves this.  Bon Apetit!!

Thanks again Philippines Foods & Recipes! =)

Espasol is one of the most favorite delicacy and must have pasalubong by Filipinos. Espasol is a cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake originating from the province of Laguna. It is made from rice flour cooked in coconut milk and sweetened coconut strips, dusted with toasted rice flour.

Espasol Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 cup malagkit (glutinous rice)
* 4 cups rice flour, toasted until light brown
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 cup coconut milk
* Anise seeds
* 1-1/2 cups toasted shredded coconut

Espasol Cooking Instructions – How To Make Espasol:

1). Boil malagkit (glutinous rice).

2). Place sugar, anise seeds and coconut milk in a saucepan; let boil until thick.

3). Add toasted shredded coconut and cook for 3 minutes.

4). Add boiled malagkit (glutinous rice), stir and cook until thick.

5). Remove from fire and add 3 cups toasted rice flour.

6). Mix with a wooden spoon and pass through a cornmeal grinder.

7). Divide into 2 parts and roll (about 2-1/2-inch in diameter). using the rest of the rice flour for rolling.

8). Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.