Pichi Pichi

Pichi Pichi is another traditional Filipino delicacy made from grated cassava and sugar. It is a gelatinous dessert and can also be eaten as a heavy mid-afternoon snack. The concoction is placed in a mold and steamed until a sticky- gelatinous texture is formed. After steaming, this is coated with grated coconut for additional flavor.

2 cups grated cassava
2 cups white sugar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon lihia

Mix all ingredients and steam for 45-50 minutes. Slice or spoon and roll in grated coconut.

Chocolate Butter Cupcake

This is just a simple recipe that we can serve on special occasions or even just for snacks. We made it on October 31, 2011 for All Saint's Day and brought it in the cemetery to celebrate it with my other relatives. You can use any chocolate frosting that you like to make it more chocolicious! :)


3 cups flour
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/8 cups cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups sugar
3 eggs, whole
1 1/8 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/8 cups buttermilk ( milk + 1 tbsp. vinegar )

Sift dry ingredients together. Cream the shortening, adding the sugar gradually until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate. Add flour alternately with buttermilk and water. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 40 - 50 minutes.