This traditional Filipino recipe for Puto delivers soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes with a hint of sweetness. Made with white rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk, these delightful cakes are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Enjoy them on their own or with the added flavor of banana leaves.

Snack

Side Dish

Rice

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Ingredients

Servings: 20 Individual Puto

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275g white rice flour (2 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon), divided

1 1/4 cups (295ml) water, divided

50g (1/4 cup) sugar

1/2 teaspoon (3g) instant yeast

1/2 teaspoon (4g) baking powder

1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

7 fluid ounces full-fat coconut milk (198g; about half one 13.5-ounce can)

Nonstick cooking spray, for the silicone cups

Banana leaves, for serving (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

94kcal

4%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

20g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

11mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Puto (Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes)

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