Uraro Cookies 270 gr
Uraro are Filipino cookies made with arrowroot flour, butter, and eggs. They are melt-in-your-mouth treats, perfect for an afternoon snack. Delicious with coffee or tea!
Uraro Cookies
Uraro or araro is a Filipino signature biscuit made from arrowroot flour. They are a regional specialty of southern Luzon, where they are also known as galletas de liliw. The cookies have a powdery and melting texture and a milky and buttery taste. They usually come in different shapes such as rounds, stars or flowers.
Uraro preparation
Traditional uraró production is labor intensive, starting with the harvesting of arrowroots. The roots are washed and then crushed with a rock on a slab of hardwood in a process known as pag-ilod. The liquid created in this process is collected and then undergoes a second process, the pinapati ring, where it stands until the water separates from the starch. The water is poured off and the starchy mass is kneaded to extract more water. Finally, the starch is dried and sifted through katsa (muslin) to produce the flour. The whole process takes a whole day. The flour is then mixed with melted lard, duck egg yolks, sugar and milk. They are then baked in a pugon, the traditional Philippine clay ovens. However, modern uraró is usually made from arrowroot flour, sugar, milk, margarine (or butter), and eggs. In some cases, arrowroot flour is even replaced with tapioca flour or rice flour, resulting in lower quality cookies. Uraró can also be modified with other ingredients such as coconut cream or maple syrup. Both versions usually lack the melt-in-the-mouth quality of traditional uraró made with pure arrowroot flour and lard.
arrowroot flour
Arrowroot powder or flour is the main ingredient of Uraro. It is an easily digestible starch that is extracted from the tropical tuber Maranta arundinacea. It is a great substitute for cornstarch in cooking, such as thickening sauces and soups. It is also a gluten-free alternative in baking and helps to lighten cakes and pastries, resulting in light, delicate textures.
Ingredients:
Arrowroot, flour, sugar, margarine, eggs.
Also known as: Uraro Cookies
Country of origin: Philippines
Brand: Panaderia Pantoja
Code: 4806525680125
Content: 270 gr (9.52 oz)
