Philippines Most Loved Native Delicacies: Top 10 Kakanin in the Philippines
Top 10 Kakanin in the Philippines
Filipinos like to eat a variety of food. You will never miss finding exquisite Filipino made dishes that are all comfy in taste. There’s the classic Lutong Bahay, the Lechon, the Halo-Halo, and the. But one should never forget to have a taste of all the Sweet delicacies meticulously prepared of the locals of each province. Some province in the Philippines boasts of their very own kakanin, while most of these kakanins are widely sold in the markets, as well as in the malls. Each of these treats symbolizes the sweetness and closeness of every Filipino Family.
Pinoy Native Delicacies
Whether you’re craving for something with gata (coconut milk) or perhaps with pulitipot, cheese, corn, coconut meat, or even cassava, the Philippine kakanins has it all for you. Listed below are the top 10 most popular Kakanin around the country. Make sure when you go for around the market that you grab a bite of these.
1. Puto
Puto with Cheese
Calasiao, Marikina and goldilocks are the best places to get puto. They’re round cupcake like kakanin made from rice flour mixed with coconut milk, and sugar. They are steamed for almost an hour and topped with sliced cheese. Puto is quite popularly paired with the classic Dinuguan. These two would always be a perfect meal combo. Puto is also quite big on birthdays and fiestas as they are served alongside classic fiesta dishes like the pancit.
2. Suman
Suman
Made from glutinous rice, sugar coconut milk and wrapped in banana or buri leaf, these little neatly packed goodies are also quite popular. Whether you want to eat it as is, or pair it with a decent serving of sweet mangoes, they are definitely really good to eat. Some suman are already sweetened, while others don’t have a lot of sugar. Those wrapped in Buri leaves are quite sweet while those in banana leaf are not.
3. Royal Bibingka
Tongson Royal Bibingka
A trip to Vigan City would never be complete without tasting Royal Bibingka. Made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and evaporated milk, topped with cheese and milk, this sweet and creamy delight would surely conclude your trip to Vigan with a smile. If you miss getting one at Vigan head over to Baguio City and grab a box from the market vendors who make them at Barangay Irisan.
4. Bibingka
Bibingka in Laguna
Bibingka vendors are quite common near churches especially during the Christmas season. They’re famous among churchgoers during the Simbang Gabi. It’s best served hot with margarine, butter, or cheese on top. Some bibingka have salted egg which gives it a special kick. Bibingka is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, milk, baking powder and softened butter.
5. Cassava Cake
Cassava Cake or Budin in Tayabas Quezon
If you’re a fan of cassava or tapioca, then this is the kakanin choice for you. Aside from its unique taste, Cassava cake is very special because making a one is a very tedious job to do. Just imagine the trouble one puts up with peeling the cassava tubers, then grating them one by one. After grating the tuber, one would need to combine it with other necessary ingredients such as eggs, milk and sugar. The dedication coupled with the uncommon taste of this kakanin would surely be a winner.
6. Sapin-sapin
Sapin-sapin with a twist
There would never be any other kakanin as vibrantly colored as the sapin-sapin. This kakanin is basically made from glutinous rice and coconut milk. But what makes it special is that it features three layers of awesome flavors. The bottom layer is jackfruit flavor, the middle layer is the plain one, while the top layer is ube flavor. The flavors blends in very well together.
7. Kutsinta
Kutsinta
Kutsinta is one of the simplest kakanin in the Philippines. It’s also very easy to find in the markets or malls. It’s that brown cupcake like kakanin that’s sold alongside puto or suman. It is basically comprised of flour, sugar, annatto powder and lye water. They are commonly eaten with grated coconut.
8. Biko
Biko
Biko are sold almost in every market in the Philippines, they are sold in bilaos along with other kakanins like Sapin-sapin. Biko is basically rice cakes topped with latik. Latik is that crunchy and sweet stuff they make from caramelizing coconut milk and sugar. A slice of Biko would surely go well with a cup of coffee or perhaps tea. Its great to eat in any time of the day.
9. Pichi-pichi
Pichi-pichi
If you see a light yellow kakanin coated in grated coconut, then that is the Pichi-pichi. It’s made from combining grated cassava and sugar. It’s very light, and more often than not, it’s quite addicting to eat. They often sell it in groups of 6s or 12s and they surely are worth every penny.
10. Maja Blanca
Maja blanca
A magkakanin would always have maja blanca among the food they sell. They’re usually sold in square slices, sometimes topped with cheese, or sometimes with latik. This small little treats are made from mixing Corn starch, sweet corn kernels, sugar and coconut milk. Special majas are very creamy and even melt in your mouth.
