Masi are glutinous rice balls with a

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and ''

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'' filling from

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. It is made from sweetened '' galapong'' (ground soaked glutinous rice) shaped into little balls with a filling of chopped roasted peanuts and ''muscovado'' or

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. It is then boiled in water until it floats. It can also be steamed. It is traditionally sold wrapped in

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. ''Masi'' can be modified to use different fillings, like

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or peanut butter. Coconut milk may also be used to give the dough a creamier flavor. ''Masi'' is sometimes anglicized as peanut rice balls. ''Masi'' is related to the Tagalog ''

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'' and the Kapampangan '' moche'', which are prepared similarly.

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* {{Filipino food Rice dishes Philippine desserts Philippine rice dishes Foods containing coconut

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