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Espasol
Top: Espasol in banana leaves;
Bottom: Espasol cut into rectangles
Type Rice cake
Place of origin Philippines
Region or state Laguna
Main ingredients Rice flour, coconut milk, sweetened coconut
Similar dishes Mont pya lu

Espasol is a cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake. Originating from the province of Laguna, it is traditionally sold during the Christmas season. It is made from rice flour cooked in coconut milk and sweetened coconut strips and, afterwards, dusted with toasted rice flour. [1] [2]

The term espasol is also used to describe a person's excessive make-up.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dream Themes 2 - Espasol". Archived from the original on September 21, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
  2. ^ Filipino Recipe Site