Palitaw (Sweet rice cakes)

Directions
Prep:30min  ›  Cook:20min  ›  Ready in:50min 

1. Mix the rice flour with 100g sugar and 125ml water, or just enough to make a soft dough.
2. Mix the toasted sesame seeds with the remaining sugar. Mix the grated coconut with salt. Set aside.
3. Fill a large pot about 6-8 litres half full of water and bring to a boil.
4. Take a portion of the soft dough and roll it into a ball between the palms of your hands. Pull lengthwise and shape into a tongue.
5. Drop into the boiling water. The cake is ready when it floats.
6. Scoop it out with a strainer and roll it in the sugar-sesame seed mixture. Place it on a serving platter. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
7. Top the cakes with coconut and serve warm.