Ingredients:
1 cup sweet rice flour (Mochiko is a popular brand)
3 cups water
3 cups grated fresh coconut
2 cups toasted sesame seeds
2 cups sugar
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour and water to make a smooth dough. With floured hands, shape the dough into small patties, 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
2. Bring water in a saucepan to a boil and drop in the patties. When they float to the top, scoop them out and coat with grated coconut. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sugar and serve immediately.
I didn’t know anything about Mochiko until I chanced upon …read more

While browsing through my trusty cookbook, I realized, I haven’t made any dessert since last year when I painstakingly cooked up some leche flan as my Christmas gift to our friendly neighbors. I don’t think I’ll be making it again this time around. Perhaps I’ll try something new, something easier, like this Sago Pudding recipe I found:
Ingredients:
1 cup sago
3 cups water
1 cup lightly packed soft brown sugar
1 cup water, extra
Procedure:
1. Soak the sago in the water for 1 hour. Pour into a pan, add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and bring to the boil over low heat, stirring …read more