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    Home » Blog » Recipes » Kakanin Recipes

    Published: Sep 14, 2022 · Modified: Oct 20, 2023 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Matcha Kuchinta Recipe

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    This Matcha Kuchinta recipe marries traditional Japanese flavors with a very traditional Filipino Kakanin recipe made with Matcha, rice flour and lye water. It's all steamed together for a super bouncy snack.

    This post is sponsored by Aiya Matcha. Thank you for supporting brands that help keep this blog running. It’s much appreciated. Oh and scroll down to the end for giveaway details. It's a good one! 3 Winners!!

    Matcha Kuchinta on a small ceramic serving board and wooden board along with a bag of Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha.

    What is Kuchinta?

    Kuchinta is in the family of Kakanin (rice based snacks/dessert). Traditionally it is made with both regular rice flour and glutinous rice flour mixed with water and sugar. It's then colored with annatto. The magic in Kuchinta is using lye water along with steaming to get the distinct gummy bite. In this version we are replacing the annatto with Aiya Matcha Culinary Powder.

    What Ingredients Do You Need To Make Matcha Kuchinta?

    This is what you will need to make Matcha Kuchinta:

    Ingredients for Matcha Kuchinta
    • Aiya Matcha
    • Regular Rice Flour
    • Sweet Glutinous Rice Flour
    • Sugar
    • Water
    • Lye Water

    You are probably wondering what is Lye Water? Panglasang Pinoy actually has a really good overview of Lye water. Using it in Kuchinta specifically slightly changes the color to be tinted a shade of light yellow and gives the Matcha Kuchinta it's signature gooey texture.

    You can find it easily in Filipino grocery stores or online if there isn't one near you.

    How Do You Make Matcha Kuchinta

    First start with mixing together all the dry ingredients. Both the rice flours, sugar and Aiya Matcha. Using a whisk mix together until there are no lumps.

    Step by step instructions on how to make Matcha Kuchinta

    Then add the water and mix until there are no lumps and then the lye water. Notice the color change right away!

    Mix again. Strain the mixture through a sieve. A handy trick is to put the sieve over a pitcher so that it's easier to pour into the molds.

    Steps 5 through 8

    Steam the Matcha Kuchinta for 20 minutes.

    How to Un-mold The Matcha Kuchinta

    In making this recipe I found that cooling down the Kuchinta fully and then freezing them for about an hour makes it so much easier to un-mold them. Once you put them on a place and just leave them at room temperature again, the texture goes back to bouncy. I've even left some in the freezer for a few days and the texture is till spot on.

    What Do I Serve It With?

    With a traditional Kuchinta, it's served with some freshly grated coconut. Since we are going for Japanese flavors here, I added some roasted black sesame seeds and Anko paste. Anko is a paste made out of red beans and sugar. The combo is quite exceptional.

    Giveaway Deets!

    Now for the Giveaway. As a thank you to you, my loyal readers Aiya Matcha was kind enough to give away 3 packages in a branded tote containing a package of Culinary Grade Matcha and other product samples and a 10% discount voucher for future shopping. Head on over to my Instagram on how to join and win.

    For more  Filipino inspired goodness in your life follow along on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest.  Or subscribe to get these recipes in your inbox.  And if you make these Matcha Kuchinta.   I would love to see it.  Tag your Instagram snaps with @rezelkealoha and #rezelkealohaeats.

    Matcha Kuchinta

    This Matcha Kuchinta recipe marries traditional Japanese flavors with a very traditional Filipino Kakanin made with Matcha, rice flour and lye water. It’s all steamed together for a super bouncy snack.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Merienda
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 24 Servings
    Author: Rezel Kealoha

    Equipment

    • Steamer
    • 12 Silicon Molds

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon Aiya Matcha
    • ½ Cup Regular Rice Flour
    • ½ Cup Glutinous Rice Flour
    • ½ Cup Sugar
    • 1 ⅓ Cup Water
    • 2 Teaspoons Lye Water

    Garnishes

    • ¼ Cup Anko
    • ¼ Cup Roasted Black Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • First start with mixing together all the dry ingredients. Both the rice flours, sugar and Aiya Matcha. Using a whisk mix together until there are no lumps.
    • Then add the water and mix until there are no lumps and then the lye water. Mix again. Strain the mixture through a sieve. A handy trick is to put the sieve over a pitcher so that it’s easier to pour into the molds.
    • Fill your steamer with water and top with a steamer basket. Arrange your silicon molds in the steamer basket and pour in the mixture leaving some space at the top. Don't overfill.
    • Steam the Matcha Kuchinta for 20 minutes.
    • Repeat with the next batch of molds.
    • Cool to room temperature leaving the Matcha Kuchinta in the molds.
    • With the Matcha Kuchinta still in the molds transfer to the freezer. Leave to get hard for 1 hour or even overnight to a few days.
    • To serve take out of molds and place on a platter with the Anko paste and black sesame seeds on the side.
    Did you enjoy making it? I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @rezelkealoha with the #rezelkealoha!
    Matcha Kuchinta

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