How to Toast Pinipig

How to Toast Pinipig is a question some people have in mind. Toasting pinipig is simple and only takes a few minutes.

If you have seen fresh pinipig, it is soft and sticky. The imported pinipig also called young sweet rice flakes are harder in texture which I’m not fond of but at least we have it.

Pinipig is made from sticky rice also called glutinous rice or malagkit in Filipino language.

Some Filipino desserts call for toasted pinipig and it adds a crunchy texture to it.

Watch my video How to Toast Pinipig to see how easy and quick to do it.

I usually make extra servings of toasted pinipig so I have it ready any time I need it. It will keep well in an airtight container for a few months.

I use toasted pinipig in Filipino desserts and drinks. To name a few - Taro and Coconut Milk Drink with Toasted Green Pinipig, Ube Halaya, Haupia Pie, Halo Halo and many more.

Pinipig when toasted can be compared to a puff rice with a crunchy texture on the outside and a chewy center.

How to Toast Pinipig

Want to learn how to toast pinipig, watch my video. Magluto na tayo!

Recipe

How to Toast Pinipig

Toasting pinipig is simple and it makes a delicious condiment for drinks and Filipino kakanin (snacks).

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Filipino

Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 146kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup pinipig young sweet rice flakes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Over medium-low heat fry pinipig without oil.
• Note: If your stove’s medium-low is still high switch it to low.
• Stir constantly to cook pinipig evenly.
• Color will turn golden. If already crunchy turn off heat.
• Set aside to cool down. Transfer to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg