Tupig (Street Food)

Tupig is a popular street food delicacy that is from the provinces of Pangasinan, Ilocos and Tarlac. It is commonly sold outside churches. You can eat tupig as a "merienda" (afternoon snack) or dessert and usually, grandparents buy tupig as a "pasalubong" for their grandchildren.

photo source: Ang sarap

Ingredients:

2 cups glutinous rice, soaked overnight

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup young coconut, shredded into strips

1 cup coconut cream

1/2 margarine

oil

banana leaves, cut into the size of a magazine or book

Procedure:

• Drain the water from the rice then place it in a cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.

• Place in a blender, food processor, or with mortar and pestle and grind it until it becomes powdery. Sift to make sure it's fine.

• On a mixing bowl add brown sugar with shredded coconut and coconut cream, then add glutinous rice.

• Brush or rub banana leaves with a little bit of oil.

• Place 2 tablespoons of mixture an inch on the side then roll and fold the edges to avoid dripping. (This will be tricky as the dough is very runny, it takes practice).

• Place above a griddle or on top of the charcoal or any grill, turn once the other side is charred. (It is fine if the sides are unfolding because it is already cooked).

• Remove if both sides are charred and set aside to cool down or serve if it is still warm.

Source: https://www.angsarap.net/ and Grandmother's Recipe