  Top: Espasol in banana leaves; Bottom: Espasol cut into rectangles | |
| Type | Rice cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Laguna |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, coconut milk, sweetened coconut |
| Similar dishes | Mont pya lu |
Espasol is a chewy and soft, cylinder-shaped Filipino rice cake. It is made from glutinous rice flour cooked in coconut milk and sweetened coconut strips and, afterwards, dusted or coated with toasted rice flour. [1] [2]
Originating from the province of Laguna, it is traditionally sold during the Christmas season. [ citation needed ] Nowadays, espasol can be found on major thoroughfares, street stores, and bus stops in and near Laguna. [3] It can also be found in specialty stores and pasalubong centers in and near Laguna. [3] [4]
The term espasol was also used to describe a person's excessive make-up.[ citation needed ]
