Puto, as I've mentioned in my other blogs, is a Filipino rice cake that is quite versatile. You will find this served at all kinds of parties and events on whatever occasion. It can come in plain or different flavors and served with various toppings. It is essentially the Filipino version of the western cake or cupcake.
I've made several of my own versions of how to make puto. Below are the links to these recipes. Try them all and let me know which one you like best. This recipe is a variant of the traditional puto where soaked rice is the ingredient instead of flour. Soaking rice is meant to ferment it. The fermentation gives the puto a fluffy texture and a distinct taste, as in the olden days, leavening agents such as baking powder were not readily available. This is another budget friendly recipe as it has only four main ingredients. Not only that, you can use up your leftover rice as well. After blending the soaked rice and cooked rice together, the mixture is called "galapong". This galapong is used in most rice cakes, but the very basic is the puto.
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What makes this recipe stand out from my previous recipe of Putong Bigas, is that instead of water, I used gata or coconut milk, which gives the puto a richer, creamier taste. Fluffier too! I am sure you will love this recipe even better than the first version of traditional Putong Bigas. Give it a try for your next snack, potluck or party! PUTONG BUGAS WITH COCONUT MILK RECIPE
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TIPS AND NOTES:
- Make sure your water is already boiling before you place your puto
- Set heat to medium
- Cover your steamer lid with a towel or cloth to avoid steam dropping back on top of your puto
- Batter consistency should be not too thick nor too thin
- Rest your blender every now and then to avoid overheating
- Sprinkle with anise seeds (if available) before steaming to achieve a licorice flavor (this is the traditional putong bigas topping, served with grated coconut)
- Avoid using cupcake liners as your streamed batter will only stick to it
- By using silicone moulds or traditional puto moulds, not only can you remove your puto without sticking, but you can remove them even while still hot.
- Serve topped with grated cheese or freshly grated coconut.
- Recipe yields about 25-30 pieces.
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Virgie P.
1/27/2024 06:58:15 pm
Your measurement for the Putong Bigas was 2 cups rice. Are you using the regular 8 oz = 1 cup measuring cup? Sorry I just want to make sure bec electric rice cookers come with small rice measuring cup which is smaller than an 8oz standard measuring cup.
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