Filipino Desserts

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Sapin Sapin is an all-tine favorite native dessert of Filipinos. The recipe of Sapin Sapin hails from the province of Abra found in the northern part of Philippines.

photo credits to mmmfruit

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups malagkit dough (galapong)
1/2 cup rice galapong
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 cups cooked ube (mashed)
4 cups thick coconut cream (from 2-3 coconuts)
2 cans (big) condensed milk
food coloring; violet & egg-yellow

Preparation:
1. Blend all ingredients except mashed ube and food coloring.
2. Divide into thee parts.
3. Add mashed ube into one part. To heighten the color of the ube, add a dash of violet food coloring. Mix well.
4. Add egg yellow coloring to the second part. Mix well.
5. Don’t add anything to the 3rd part. This is the plain white layer.
6. Grease a round baking pan lined with banana leaves and grease the leaves.
7. Pour in ube mixture. Spread evenly.
8. Steam for 30 minutes or more, until firm. Note: cover the baking pan with cheese cloth before steaming.
9. Pour 2nd layer on top of the cooked ube. Cover again and steam for 30 minutes.
10. Lastly, pour in 3rd layer or the plain mixture. Again, steam for 30 minutes or until firm.
11. Sprinkle top with “latik”.
12. Cool before slicing.
13. Serve with “budbod” or toasted sweetened coconut.

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