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How to Make Atchuete Kutsinta (Annatto Cuchinta)
Manny
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Filipino
Servings
8
dozens
Ingredients
4
cups
all-purpose flour
4
cups
white sugar
7
cups
water
1
tablespoon
lye
lihia
1
tablespoon
atchuete
annatto seeds
Instructions
How to make Atchuete Kutsinta:
Soak atchuete in 1/3 cup water to extract color.
Mix flour, sugar, lye and the rest of water together. Stir until smooth.
Blend atchuete extract. Fill muffin cups 1/3 full.
Steam for from 15 to 20 minutes or until firm.
Let it cool and remove from molds. Serve with grated coconut.
Yield: 8 dozens.