Lumubog...Lumitaw

Palitaw is one of those classic Pinoy merienda that everybody loves and it's probably the one of the easiest kakanin (A Tagalog term for rice based snacks) to make. Palitaw literally means, to float in Tagalog. You'll see what I mean. Here's how to make it:



Ingredients:
1/2 kilo Galapong
1 Grated niyog (mature coconut)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Pinch of Cinnamon (optional)

Procedure:
1. Boil water.
2. Shape galapong into small disks. Drop one by one to the boiling water. When it floats, it's already cooked (hence, the palitaw name).
3. Remove cooked palitaw with a slotted spoon to drain the water and place on a bed of niyog. Cover both sides of the palitaw with niyog. Arrange on a platter or banana leaves.
4. Mix sugar, toasted sesame seeds and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the palitaw.

Tip: If you can't purchase galapong in the supermarket or palengke, simply mix glutenous rice flour and water until you get the consistency of children's clay. Your kids would love making this.

Palitaw is best shared with family and friends.