Alupi - a favorite cassava kakanin

Made with grated balinghoy (cassava) mixed with coconut milk and meat plus sugar and other flavorings, ALUPI is one native delicacy that is often most missed. This kakanin is then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed then its ready to be eaten as an all around snack.

Most places in the Philippines have their own version of this cassava-based delicacy. In most parts of Western Visayas, this native delicacy is called alupi (or alupe). So , what is this native delicacy called in your place?

Here's an easy recipe in making Alupi or Cassava Suman

Ingredients

• 3 cups grated cassava
• 1 cup young coconut, shredded and drained
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup gata, coconut creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• Banana leaves as wrap

How cook Alupi or Suman na Kamoteng Kahoy

1. In a bowl, combine cassava, gata, young coconut and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and set aside
2. Clean banana leaves. Wilt the banana leaves over flame for easy folding
3. Place 2 tablespoons of the cassava mixture on the banana leaf and wrap tightly. Just estimate the amount depending on the size of your banana leaves.
4. Arrange on a steamer and cook for about 45minutes to an hour. 
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

You can also use white sugar instead of brown for an alupi that ligher is in color and more like of the cassava.

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