Palitaw

Package of palitaw

Palitaw is a small, flat, sweet rice cake eaten in the Philippines that originated in Japan and is derived from Japanese cuisine Mochi. They are made from malagkit (sticky rice) washed, soaked, and then ground. Scoops of the batter are dropped into boiling water where they float to the surface as flat discs - an indication that they're done. When served, the flat discs are dipped in grated coconut, and presented with a separate dip made of sugar and toasted sesame seeds.