Baye baye

Baye baye is a traditional dessert originating from the region of Iloilo. It's made with a combination of grated young coconut and either corn patties or young rice that's pounded into flakes (pinipig). In order to prepare baye baye, the pinipig is toasted until golden brown, then ground or pounded into flakes and combined with coconut water, sugar, and grated young coconut. The mixture is wrapped in banana leaves and shaped into logs. Before serving, the dessert is chilled so that it hardens and becomes easier to eat.