Here's a recipe for Kutsinta that yields enough for 2 people:
### Ingredients:
- **1/4 cup rice flour**
- **1/8 cup all-purpose flour**
- **1/4 cup brown sugar**
- **1/2 cup water**
- **1/8 teaspoon lye water (lihiya)**
- **1/8 teaspoon annatto powder (atsuete powder)**
- **Grated coconut for topping**
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Steamer:**
- Fill your steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Make sure you have small molds (like silicone molds or puto molds) ready. Lightly grease the molds to prevent sticking.
2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
3. **Dissolve Annatto Powder:**
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the annatto powder in the water. Stir until the water turns a bright orange color.
4. **Combine Ingredients:**
- Gradually pour the annatto water into the dry ingredients while stirring. Mix until smooth and lump-free. Add the lye water and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
5. **Pour into Molds:**
- Pour the mixture into the prepared molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. **Steam the Kutsinta:**
- Place the molds in the steamer and steam over medium heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until the kutsinta is firm and fully cooked.
7. **Cool and Serve:**
- Remove the kutsinta from the steamer and let them cool slightly before removing them from the molds. Serve with grated coconut on top.
Enjoy your kutsinta!