Espasol

Espasol
Top: Espasol in banana leaves;
Bottom: Espasol cut into rectangles
TypeRice cake
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateLaguna
Main ingredientsRice flour, coconut milk, sweetened coconut
Similar dishesMont pya lu

Espasol is a chewy and soft, cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake. It is made from glutinous rice flour cooked in coconut milk and sweetened coconut strips and, afterwards, dusted or coated with toasted rice flour.[1][2]

Originating from the province of Laguna, it is traditionally sold during the Christmas season.[3] Nowadays, espasol can be found on major thoroughfares, street stores, and bus stops in and near Laguna.[4] It can also be found in specialty stores and pasalubong centers in and near Laguna.[4][5]

See also

  • Baye baye
  • Puto bumbong

References

  1. ^ "Dream Themes 2 - Espasol". Archived from the original on September 21, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
  2. ^ Filipino Recipe Site
  3. ^ The Culinary Culture of the Philippines. p. 153.
  4. ^ a b "Espasol | Traditional Dessert From Province of Laguna | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Raymund (December 28, 2012). "Espasol". Ang Sarap (A Tagalog word for "It's Delicious"). Retrieved August 9, 2024.


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