Cascaron, also known as bitsu-bitsu, is a beloved Filipino street sweet made from glutinous rice flour and coconut, shaped into small balls or rings and deep-fried until crisp on the outside and chewy within. Often sold at town fiestas and along roadside stalls, cascaron embodies the spirit of merienda culture—simple, comforting, and easy to share. The crackly sugar glaze that sometimes coats each piece gives way to a sticky, coconut-rich interior, making every bite a nostalgic reminder of markets, church gatherings, and the aroma of fresh frying that fills Philippine streets at dusk.