Sapin-sapin is a Filipino rice cake made from glutinous rice and coconut milk. This delicious dessert dish is usually composed of layers each with a different color and flavor. Normally, sapin-sapin is composed of 3 layers: the bottom layer is colored yellow and has the flavor of ripe jackfruit; the middle layer is white and has the flavor of young coconut or just plain coconut milk; the topmost layer is violet in color and has the flavor of purple yam. Sapin-sapin is topped with latik, which is a coconut milk residue. Latik is made by reducing coconut milk and cooking the reduction until it browns. I should give the credit to my wife and daughter for this gorgeous looking dish. They were the ones who patiently created this wonderful work of art. This Sapin-sapin recipe produces an awesome tasting result. I wish I could have more, but it quickly disappeared. Don’t worry; I will do a special version with an accompanying cooking video. For the meantime, enjoy this recipe. It is worth the effort