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Puto Bumbong

Cultural Context

Puto Bumbong is a traditional Filipino delicacy often enjoyed during the Christmas season, particularly at dawn masses known as 'Simbang Gabi.' This festive treat is made from glutinous rice and is steamed in bamboo tubes, giving it a distinct purple color and unique texture. It is typically served with coconut milk and grated coconut, symbolizing the joy of the holiday season. Today, Puto Bumbong has gained popularity beyond the Philippines, often found in Filipino communities worldwide during celebrations.

FilipinoPHdessert
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups glutinous rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon purple food coloring
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup grated coconut
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

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

2

Drain the soaked rice and blend with water until smooth.

3

Add purple food coloring and mix until well combined.

4

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

5

Steam for about 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

6

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.

7

Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with coconut milk.

8

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

9

Serve warm and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Purple Rice CakeSteamed Rice Cake

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