Move Over, Mochi: Try Mindanaoan Rice Cakes From This Online Seller
It's about time you tried putli mandi.
(SPOT.ph) Tough as the real world might necessitate us to act, we all crave tenderness at the end of the day—a quality the soft and chewy makeup of rice cakes can deliver. Variations are abound in different parts of Asia, the Philippines included—and beyond the ilk of sapin-sapin, kutsinta, and the like popular in Manila are other drool-worthy versions from across the country. Like yours a touch sweet and sticky with the nuttiness and fibrous chew of fresh coconut? Then you're bound to love the Tausug and Yakan treat called putli mandi, available in Manila via online purveyor Bingbingcat Kitchen!
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Try putli mandi, a hard-to-find Mindanao delicacy, right from the Metro through this online seller:
Putli mandi comes from the Tausug and Yakan people of Sulu, and these colorful confections strike the eye with their playful appearance. These treats begin with a dough base (usually made with glutinous rice or cassava), which are rolled into balls and filled with sweetened coconut; they're then given an extra helping of more coconut (you can never have enough) with an extra sprinkling of fresh grated coconut prior to serving.
Marikina-based Bingbingcat Kitchen makes three variations of the regional favorite: the self-explanatory Classic (P200/box of 12, P350/box of 24); the savory-sweet Cheese (P200/box of 12, P350/box of 24) with a sweetened coconut filling and topping of grated cheese; and the decadent Latik Lava (P220/box of 12, P370/box of 24) with a pandan-infused filling of latik sauce and topping of toasted pinipig. Can't choose? You can also go for their assorted option (P200/box of 12, P350/box of 24).
Orders can be made by hitting up Bingbingcat Kitchen's DMs on Facebook or Instagram; just be sure to place your orders at least one day in advance. From there, send your payment over via GCash or bank transfer (BPI or BDO) and book your own courier to pick up your order from their Marikina commissary.
For orders, send a message to Bingbingcat Kitchen on Facebook or Instagram.
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