Description
A traditional Filipino dessert made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Banana leaves (for wrapping)
Instructions
- Soak glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and place it in a steamer lined with banana leaves.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the rice in the steamer.
- Steam for about 30-40 minutes until the rice is cooked and sticky.
- Let it cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut milk for best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- Banana leaves add aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Filipino sticky rice cake, dessert, glutinous rice, coconut milk