| Alternative names | Jaa,Locot-locot,Tagaktak,Tinagaktak,Tinagtag,Amik,Tinadtag |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Mindanao,Sulu |
| Main ingredients | glutinous rice |
Lokot-lokot orLocot-locot is a delicacy common inMindanao and theSulu Archipelago in thePhilippines. It is also referred to asjaa[1] in Sulu;tagaktak,tinagtag,tinadtag, ortinagaktak inMaguindanao del Norte andMaguindanao del Sur, andamik inDavao del Sur.[2] Its texture is crunchy, usually colored golden-brown. Lokot-Lokot is usually produced and served on special occasions such as theMuslim feast ofEid al-Fitr.
Lokot-Lokot is made by repeatedly pounding glutinous rice until it becomes fine powder which is then blended with water and other ingredients to create a thick batter. The mixture is then poured into a halved coconut shell with holes called anuluyan directly into frying oil, resulting in fried mats of rice noodles. It is then formed into rolls or folded into a wedge using two wooden spoons called thegagawi.[3][4]
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