Rice Suman Recipe
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Description
Rice Suman is a Filipino delicacy made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. It's a type of rice cake that's wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed until cooked. Suman is often eaten as a snack or dessert and is typically served with a sprinkling of coconut flakes or a sweet syrup.Prep Time
Preparing the ingredients for Rice Suman takes about 30 minutes.Cook Time
Cooking Rice Suman takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Banana leaves, cut into 5-inch squares
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Steamer
- Kitchen twine
- Knife or scissors
Method
- Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
- Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
- Take a banana leaf square and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture onto the center of the leaf.
- Spread the mixture into a rectangular shape leaving a small border around the edge.
- Roll the banana leaf tightly around the rice mixture, folding in the sides as you go.
- Tie the ends of the banana leaf with kitchen twine to secure the suman.
- Repeat steps 4-7 with the remaining rice mixture.
- Arrange the suman in a steamer and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use glutinous rice for this recipe as it's the type of rice that will give the suman its sticky texture.
- If banana leaves are not available, you can use parchment paper as a substitute.
Nutrition Info
One serving of Rice Suman (1 piece) contains:
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Potassium: 85mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13g
Recipe Tips
- When rolling the suman, make sure to fold in the sides tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Before serving, you can sprinkle some coconut flakes on top of the suman to add more flavor and texture.
- Rice Suman can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, steam for a few minutes until warmed through.
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