Piaya (food)
A piaya (Hiligaynon: piyaya, pronounced [piˈjaja]; Spanish: piaya,[2] pronounced [ˈpjaʝa]) is a muscovado-filled unleavened flatbread from the Philippines especially common in Negros Occidental where it is a popular delicacy.[3] It is made by filling dough with a mixture of muscovado and glucose syrup. The filled dough is then flattened with a rolling pin, sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked on a griddle.[4]
This article is about the Filipino food. For the bird genus, see Piaya.
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Negros Occidental |
| Associated national cuisine | Filipino cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Warm or cold |
| Main ingredients | Flour and muscovado |
| Variations | Piayitos |
| 75[1] kcal | |
Variations
The traditional sweet filling made of muscovado has other alternatives, including ube and mango. A piayito (Hiligaynon: piyayito) is a tiny version of the piaya and is thin and crispy.[5]
Piaya being baked on a griddle
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References
- "Calories in piaya and Nutrition Facts". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- Joven, Ping. "Piyaya or Piaya Recipe". Ping Desserts.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- Piccio, Belle. "Piaya -- A Sweet Negrense Delicacy". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- Newman, Yasmin. "Muscovado flatbreads (piaya)". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- "Piyaya et Piyayitos". Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
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