Easy Homemade Puto Bumbong (Filipino Steamed Rice Cake) without Bamboo Steamer at Home Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while regular rice is often cheaper.

Soak glutinous rice in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked rice and blend with water until smooth.

Add purple food coloring and mix until well combined.

Fill a puto bumbong steamer or bamboo tube with the rice mixture.

Steam for about 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with coconut milk.

Top with grated coconut and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

Serve warm and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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