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pichi-pichi

Traditional dish from Philippines

Street Food Vegetarian

About pichi-pichi

Filipino cassava dessert

Pichi-pichi, also spelled pitsi-pitsi, is a Filipino dessert made from steamed cassava flour balls mixed with sugar and lye. It is also commonly flavored with pandan leaves. It is served rolled in freshly grated coconut, cheese, or latik before serving.

Components

  • sugar
  • Manihot esculenta
  • grated coconut
  • lye

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Philippines cuisine

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