Easy Recipe Of Pandan Pichi-Pichi | The 2024 Dessert You’ll Love

Pichi-pichi is one of those traditional Filipino desserts, done differently in this colourful, fragrant version. Vibrant green, the pandan flavors are distinct. The pandan pichi-pichi has become a great addition to the menu as it has a special floral aroma and unique taste with a fluffy texture. It has a rich, strong, pungent smell of pandan that flavours and attracts the dish’s taste towards exoticism.

However, the cassava, sugar, and pandan make its components simple and irresistible. When processed, this gives the snack the desired chewiness and enhances the richness of the texture and depth of flavours. According to choice, one can easily top this dish with coconuts and nuts. Customers at Amber Restaurant have fallen in love with this dish because it is so chewy and gelatinous, and with the complete aroma of the pandan, it certainly is nothing anyone can simply forget at any time of the day. 

One of the reasons it is so popular at Amber Restaurant is that it brings back memories but still has a modern twist on the classic Filipino dessert. It is easy to make at home, and pandan pichi-pichi is a fun and flavorful dessert that brings the taste of Amber’s unique Filipino cuisine into your kitchen. Whether served at a celebration or a simple gathering, it will impress anyone who tries it.

Secrets Behind The Taste of Pandan Pichi-Pichi

To me, what makes Pandan Pichi-Pichi so irresistible is its basic yet flavorful ingredients. The main ingredients—grated cassava, coconut, and pandan flavour—make it doubly delicious and mouthwatering. And now, let’s discover why!

Taste:

The naturally sweet cassava and the rich, creamy coconut explodes with tropical flavour in every bite. The subtlety of the sweetness of the cassava pairs so well with the richness of the coconut that it is almost impossible to stop yourself from having another mouthful.

Softness:

Pandan Pichi-Pichi has the right soft texture: not too hard, too fluffy, nor too chewy. The melted sensation in the mouth results from the right cooking of cassava and just the right amount of grated coconut. Smoothness and softness are just some characteristics that describe this dessert.

Let’s Try Best Recipe for Pandan Pichi-Pichi

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cassava (grated)
• 1 tsp lye water
• 1 tsp flavor (pandan flavor)
• 1 cup coconut (grated)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Cooking Instructions:

• Starting from here, prepare a bowl where you have to put grated cassava. Although it is recommended to grate fresh cassava, which is preferable, as you may guess, it is very tedious and time-consuming. That is why I usually use frozen grated cassava obtainable in most supermarkets in Philippines.
• Further, mix the grated cassava with sugar and water in equal or any desired proportion to make sure all the sugar has dissolved well for better results.
• After the sugar has dissolved add in the lye water and pandan flavoring. The coconut milk and pandan will give the mixture a green colour; stir well to make sure all parts are evenly coloured.
• It is now time to set up for steaming. It is essential to lightly grease small moulds or cups with oil as they are likely to stick. Both types of cassava should be poured into each mould up to three-quarters full only since they expand when cooked.
• Transfer the filled moulds to your steamer then steam the pichi-pichi for 40 to 45 minutes or until steamed through.
• After steaming, take the moulds off the heat, and allow to cool for some few minutes. This results in the pichi-pichi setting and getting sufficiently chilled to make it possible to handle with ease.
• After becoming cool, the pandan pichi-pichi should be taken out from the said moulds, making sure that the shapes would not easily break up.
• Lastly, put the grated coconut on a plate or shallow dish and coat each pichi-pichi rounded side on the coconut so that it will stick evenly. This gives it a wonderful texture, and using it gives the dessert a good flavor.
• Your special pandan pichi-pichi is ready to serve!!!

Nutritional Profile

• Calories: 108 kcal.
• Proteins: 0.32 g
• Fats: 1.3 g
• Carbs: 24.5 g

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Conclusion

Now, you can bring the well-known Filipino treat, Pandan Pichi-Pichi, into your home to enjoy with your family. It is a sure recommendation that you make this, especially for occasions such as Sunday evening gatherings with friends. It is the perfect snack to serve and share with loved ones. Try this delicious pichi-pichi at Amber Restaurant and fall in love with it!