3 ingredients Cassava Suman | Cassava Suman recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk provides a similar creaminess at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar offers a similar sweetness with a more complex flavor.

banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Parchment paper can be used for wrapping if banana leaves are unavailable.

Peel and grate the cassava until finely shredded.

In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the mixture is smooth.

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over heat or boiling water to make them pliable.

Cut the banana leaves into squares large enough to hold a portion of the mixture.

Spoon the cassava mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square.

Fold the banana leaves over the mixture to form a package and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.

Place the wrapped suman in a steamer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Steam the suman for about 45-60 minutes, or until firm and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before unwrapping.

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzling with additional coconut milk.

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