Lucia Lye Water (Lihia) 12oz

Lucia Lye Water (Lihia) 12oz Unlock the secret to perfect Filipino rice cakes with Lucia Lye Water (Lihia) 12oz—a traditional alkaline solution used in many beloved Filipino delicacies. Known for enhancing texture and firmness, this essential pantry ingredient is a must-have for home cooks looking to recreate authentic kakanin and classic desserts. Typical Use Lihia is primarily used as a texturizing agent in Filipino rice-based delicacies, particularly: Kutsinta – Gives the chewy, jelly-like consistency. Puto – Helps achieve a firm yet fluffy rice cake. Palitaw – Improves structure and prevents disintegration during boiling. Just a small amount of lye water is needed to enhance the quality of your kakanin. Other Uses In addition to traditional Filipino sweets, Lucia Lye Water can also be used for: Noodle making – Acts as an alkaline agent for firmer, yellow-hued noodles (e.g., kansui in ramen). Chinese delicacies – Used in mooncakes, zongzi, and alkaline rice dumplings.