Piaya (food)

A piaya (Hiligaynon: piyaya, pronounced [piˈjaja]; Spanish: piaya,[2] pronounced [ˈpjaʝa]; Hokkien Chinese: 餅仔; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: piáⁿ-iá) is a muscovado-filled unleavened flatbread from the Philippines especially common in Negros Occidental where it is a popular delicacy.[3] It is made by filling dough with a mixture of muscovado and water. The filled dough is then flattened with a rolling pin, sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked on a griddle.[4] Piaya is best eaten warm.[5]

This article is about the Filipino food. For the bird genus, see Piaya.

Piaya
Muscovado-filled piaya
TypePastry
CourseDessert
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateNegros Occidental
Associated cuisineFilipino cuisine
Serving temperatureWarm or cold
Main ingredientsFlour and muscovado
VariationsPiayitos
Food energy
(per serving)
75[1] kcal

Variations

The traditional sweet filling made of muscovado has other alternatives, including ube and mango. A piayito (Hiligaynon: piyayito) is a tiny version of the piaya and is thin and crispy.[6]

  • Piaya being baked on a griddle
    Piaya being baked on a griddle
  • Freshly-baked piaya
    Freshly-baked piaya
  • Ube and muscovado piaya
    Ube and muscovado piaya

See also

References
  1. "Calories in piaya and Nutrition Facts". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  2. Joven, Ping (December 11, 2013). "Piyaya or Piaya Recipe". Ping Desserts.com. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  3. Piccio, Belle. "Piaya -- A Sweet Negrense Delicacy". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  4. Newman, Yasmin (August 20, 2013). "Muscovado flatbreads (piaya)". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  5. "Piaya (Ilonggo Flatbreads Filled with Muscovado Sugar)". A Yellow Bowl. June 3, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  6. "Piyaya et Piyayitos". Archived from the original on June 7, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
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