''Espasol'' is a cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake. Originating from the province of

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, it is traditionally sold during the Christmas season. It is made from rice flour cooked in

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and sweetened

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strips and, afterwards, dusted with toasted rice flour.Filipino Recipe Site
/ref> The term ''espasol'' is also used to describe a person's excessive make-up.

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Philippine desserts Rice pudding Philippine rice dishes Culture of Laguna (province) Foods containing coconut Rice cakes {{Philippines-cuisine-stub

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