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Cheesy Palitaw Balls

Cheesy Palitaw Balls Recipe

Ed Joven
Make your Palitaw stand out by cooking these Cheesy Palitaw Balls because it is more savory, flavorful, and easy to make.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 38 pcs
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Glutinous Rice Flour
  • 1¼ cups Water add 1-2 tbsp if needed
  • 1 tsp Ube Extract add food color if you want
  • 2 liters Water for boiling
  • 100 grams Cheese cubes for filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Grated Coconut
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions
 

~ How to Prepare ~

  • In a large bowl add Glutinous Rice Flour
  • Pour 1 ¼ cups water
  • Mix and add a little water if needed
  • Knead until it becomes soft dough
  • Divide dough in 2 parts
  • Add 1 tsp. Ube Extract
  • Knead again until well blended

~ Assemble ~

  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough
  • Flatten, add cheese and form a ball
  • For Ube Palitaw Balls: Repeat the process until you're done

~ Let's Cook ~

  • Bring 2 liters of water to a boil and drop 1st batch of Palitaw Balls
  • Stir to prevent from sticking at the bottom of your pot
  • When Palitaw balls starts to float, leave it for 2 more mins.
  • Drop your 2nd batch of Ube Palitaw Balls
  • Cook Palitaw for 7-8 mins.

~ Let's Serve ~

  • Combine ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup toasted sesame
  • Roll in fresh grated coconut
  • Top with sugar & toasted sesame seeds

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSugar: 32g
Keyword Filipino Desserts, Kakanin Recipes, Pinoy Desserts
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