Ingredients
- 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Mung Beanscooked
- 2 tbsp Red Bean Pasteoptional
- 2 tbsp Shredded Coconutoptional
- Banana Leavesfor wrapping
Directions
Butsi is a popular Filipino dessert made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk. This version of the recipe includes the addition of sesame seeds and mung beans for added texture and flavor, as well as the option to include red bean paste or shredded coconut for a unique twist.
To prepare the Butsi, first mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Then, add in the coconut milk and water, and stir until the mixture forms a smooth batter. Mix in the sesame seeds and mung beans to incorporate their unique flavors into the dessert. For an extra touch of sweetness and texture, you can also add in the red bean paste or shredded coconut.
Once the batter is ready, spoon a portion of it onto a banana leaf (if using) and wrap it into a cylinder shape. Repeat this step until all of the batter has been used. Then, place the wrapped batter into a saucepan filled with boiling water, cover it, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the batter is fully cooked and has a sticky texture.
Serve the Butsi hot, either on its own or with a scoop of ice cream, and enjoy its sweet and sticky texture with a delicious blend of flavors from the sesame seeds, mung beans, and red bean paste or shredded coconut.
Steps
1 Done | In a bowl, mix together the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt. |
2 Done | Add in the coconut milk and water, and stir until the mixture forms a smooth batter. |
3 Done | Mix in the sesame seeds and mung beans. |
4 Done | If using, add in the red bean paste or shredded coconut and stir to combine. |
5 Done | Place a spoonful of the batter onto a banana leaf (if using), and wrap it into a cylinder shape. Repeat this step until all of the batter has been used. |
6 Done | In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and place the wrapped batter inside. Cover and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until the batter is fully cooked and has a sticky texture. |
7 Done | Serve hot and enjoy! |
