Espasol
Cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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![]() Top: Espasol in banana leaves; Bottom: Espasol cut into rectangles | |
Type | Rice cake |
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Place of origin | Philippines |
Region or state | Laguna |
Main ingredients | Rice flour, coconut milk, sweetened coconut |
Similar dishes | Mont pya lu |
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