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    Home » Blog » Recipes » Kakanin Recipes

    Published: Feb 19, 2018 · Modified: Apr 26, 2024 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Step by Step Matcha Palitaw with Rosewater Black Sesame Sauce

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    I promised that I would make more Filipino recipes here and here is another one.  It's called Matcha Palitaw and it's pretty freaking easy.  A little background before we start, Palitaw is a Filipino snack that is made with rice flour and water.  Yup that it's.

    It's called Palitaw as when you cook it, it's boiled in water and when it's done the dumpling pops up to the top.  Litaw in tagalog translates to show up or appear in English.  What a cool way to name a dumpling huh?

    Japanese Filipino Fusion

    You know I like to do a little Japanese twist to these recipes so I added some Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha.  It gives the dumpling a very earthy flowery flavor and the most beautiful color.

    Matcha Palitaw

    Step by Step Matcha Palitaw

    Now let's make the Palitaw!

    1. Mix the rice flour and Aiya Matcha in a bowl.

    Matcha Palitaw

    Matcha Palitaw

    2. Add in water slowly until it forms a dough.

    Matcha Palitaw

    3. Use an ice cream scoop to make equal rounds of dumplings.

    Matcha Palitaw

    4. Using a spoon, dip it in water and use the back of the spoon to create a crater in the dumpling.  This will help pools the black sesame sauce later on.

    Matcha Palitaw

    5. Get water into a running boil and place the dumplings in the water one at a time.  Once it floats to the top it's done!

    Matcha Palitaw

    6. Place the Matcha Palitaw on a platter and drizzle with Black Sesame Rosewater Sauce.

    Matcha Palitaw

     

    Matcha Palitaw

    Matcha Palitaw

    This post is sponsored by Aiya Matcha, however the recipe, photos and opinions are my own.
    Matcha Palitaw

    Matcha Palitaw with Black Sesame Rosewater Drizzle

    Matcha Palitaw with Black Sesame Rosewater Drizzle
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Filipino, Japanese
    Servings: 6 People
    Author: Rezel Kealoha

    Ingredients

    Matcha Palitaw

    • 1 Cup Mochi Powder
    • 2 Tablespoons Matcha Powder
    • 1 Cup Water

    Black Sesame Rosewater Drizzle

    • ¼ Cup Black Sesame Paste
    • 1 Teaspoon Rosewater
    • Rose Petals

    Matcha Black Sesame Garnish

    • 1 Teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds
    • 1 Teaspoon Dried Shreded Coconut
    • ½ Teaspoon Matcha Powder

    Instructions

    Matcha Palitaw

    • Mix the rice flour and Aiya Matcha in a bowl.
    • Add in water slowly until it forms a dough.  Note you will probably not use all the water.  Add in ½ cup of water and mix in the other water slowly until the dough forms.
    • Use an ice cream scoop to make equal rounds of dumplings.
    • Using a spoon, dip it in water and use the back of the spoon to create a crater in the dumpling. This will help pools the black sesame sauce later on.
    • Get water into a running boil and place the dumplings in the water one at a time. Once it floats to the top it’s done!

    Black Sesame Rosewater Drizzle

    • In a small bowl mix the black sesame paste and rosewater until fully combined.  Drizzle on the Matcha Palitaw and sprinkle rose petals and garnish on top.
    Did you enjoy making it? I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @rezelkealoha with the #rezelkealoha!

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    Comments

    1. Dominique Fasano says

      February 22, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      These are just beautiful! I'm always looking for more ways to cook with matcha, so I'm glad I found this recipe. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

      February 23, 2018 at 3:20 am

      My best friend's mom is from the Philippines, but I'm not sure if she ever made us palitaw! They look so easy and delicious!!!

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:30 am

        It really is so easy! I hope you try to make it for your BFF!

        Reply
    3. Eileen Murphy Kelly says

      February 23, 2018 at 6:06 am

      What a fabulous recipe and I love the combo of matcha and rosewater. These are beautiful! I love trying new recipes and I have to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:31 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. Analida's Ethnic Spoon says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:01 am

      That is a great story and I love the language element: Litaw since I am a bit of a language nerd. I think rosewater is under utilized in American culture and I try to use it in some dishes. Here are some Middle Eastern style shortbread cookies with rosewater: https://ethnicspoon.com/pistachio-rosewater-cookies/

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:31 am

        Oh! I would love to try your shortbread cookies!

        Reply
    5. Amy Nash says

      February 24, 2018 at 5:30 am

      These are so cool and I love the beautiful green color from the matcha powder! I love trying recipes from other cultures!

      Reply
    6. Marisa Franca Stewart says

      February 24, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Amazing photos and even more amazing is the recipe. I'm totally fascinated by it. I have some matcha powder and haven't come up with a way to use it. This recipe would be great.

      Reply
    7. FoodieGirlChicago says

      February 25, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Wow, this sounds so interesting! I love the idea of matcha and rosewater together. Lovely photos too!

      Reply
    8. Heather O'Clair Kirby says

      February 25, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      These are gorgeous! I love the green color and have been wanting to try Matcha powder and this looks like the perfect recipe to do that.

      Reply
    9. Ben M says

      February 26, 2018 at 1:12 am

      Such an interesting and unique recipe. Also, you have some very pretty photos.

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:30 am

        Thanks Ben! Food Photography is my jam!

        Reply
    10. Amanda {Striped Spatula} says

      February 26, 2018 at 2:26 am

      I have been loving rosewater lately, and adding it to your black sesame drizzle to pair with matcha sounds fantastic. This recipe has such a beautiful balance of flavors.

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:29 am

        Thanks so much Amanda!

        Reply
    11. Madi Vachon says

      February 26, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      I love the combination of flavors! These sound so up my alley!

      Reply
    12. Deborah Leader says

      March 04, 2018 at 7:39 am

      This look amazing and the color is stunning. Your step by step instructions make me feel like I'm in the kitchen with you.

      Reply
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