Filipino kakanin (rice delicacies) are sweet, sticky, and full of heart. Made mostly from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar, these treats are not just snacks — they are a part of our culture and traditions, often served during fiestas, holidays, and family gatherings.
ere are some kakanin you absolutely need to try:
1. Bibingka – A soft rice cake baked in banana leaves, topped with salted egg and cheese.
2. Puto – Steamed rice cakes that are fluffy and mildly sweet, often paired with dinuguan.
3. Suman – Sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, perfect with sugar or ripe mango.
4. Kutsinta – Brown, chewy rice cakes topped with grated coconut.
5. Biko – Sweetened sticky rice topped with coconut curd (latik) — a true merienda favorite.
6. Palitaw – Flattened rice cakes coated in grated coconut, sugar, and sesame seeds.
Each bite of kakanin brings a taste of home and nostalgia. Whether you're Filipino or trying these for the first time, these delicacies are a must!
At Gawang Kamay, we celebrate our culture through every flavor and tradition. Try them and fall in love with Filipino comfort food.