Pichi-Pichi (Steamed Cassava Balls)
Using:
A sweet, traditional chewy treat, made from cassava and coated in grated young coconut.
Whole Cassava
Whole cassava root, peeled and frozen, a foundation for both savoury and sweet snacks. Bring authentic Filipino flavours to your meals with Masarap’s 100% natural frozen vegetable collection. Carefully harvested and snap-frozen right after picking, we guarantee convenience without compromising taste, texture, or nutrition.
You’ll need:
- 1 packet Masarap Frozen Whole Cassava, thawed and grated/blended
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp pandan extract or vanilla extract
- 1/2 packet Masarap Frozen Shredded Young
Coconut (for coating)
How to make it:
- Mix the Batter:
- In a bowl, combine the grated cassava, sugar, water, and flavouring.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Steam:
- Oil small moulds or a baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the mold.
- Steam for 30-45 minutes until cooked through and springy.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let it cool, then remove from the moulds.
- Roll the Pichi-Pichi in the Masarap Frozen Shredded Young Coconut.
Masarap Tip: For a savoury topping, replace the grated coconut with grated cheese!
You’ll need:
- 1 packet Masarap Frozen Whole Cassava, thawed and grated/blended
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp pandan extract or vanilla extract
- 1/2 packet Masarap Frozen Shredded Young
Coconut (for coating)
How to make it:
- Mix the Batter:
- In a bowl, combine the grated cassava, sugar, water, and flavouring.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Steam:
- Oil small moulds or a baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the mold.
- Steam for 30-45 minutes until cooked through and springy.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let it cool, then remove from the moulds.
- Roll the Pichi-Pichi in the Masarap Frozen Shredded Young Coconut.
Masarap Tip: For a savoury topping, replace the grated coconut with grated cheese!
