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Masi

Masi are chewy black-and-white glutinous rice balls with a sweet roasted peanut filling.

45 minutes · Serves 12

Ingredients for Masi

  • 1 1/2 cups white glutinous rice flour (malagkit)
  • 1/2 cup black glutinous rice flour (pirurutong or tapol)
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch of salt, optional
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or muscovado
  • Banana leaves or parchment paper squares, optional

How to cook Masi

  1. 1.Combine crushed peanuts and brown sugar or muscovado for the filling.
  2. 2.Mix white and black glutinous rice flours with salt. Gradually add water until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
  3. 3.Flatten 2 to 3 tbsp dough into a disc. Add 1 tsp filling, seal the edges, and roll into a smooth ball.
  4. 4.Boil water, add the balls gently, and stir lightly to prevent sticking. Cook until floating for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5.Lift out with a slotted spoon and serve warm, plain or wrapped in banana leaves or parchment.
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