Suman (Filipino Steamed Sticky Rice Cakes)

Name: Suman (Filipino Steamed Sticky Rice Cakes)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups (455g) white sticky rice, such as Filipino malagkit (see note); 1 packet fresh or frozen banana leaves, defrosted and cut into eight 10-inch squares (see note); One 13.5-ounce (400ml) can coconut milk; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet; For Serving (Optional):; Muscovado sugar; Cut ripe mangos

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

1h 45m

This Suman recipe is a traditional Filipino steamed sticky rice cake. Made with white sticky rice, coconut milk, and wrapped in banana leaves, this sweet and salty treat is perfect for a special occasion or as a tasty snack. Enjoy it with muscovado sugar and ripe mangos for an extra delicious touch.

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Servings: 8

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2 cups (455g) white sticky rice, such as Filipino malagkit (see note)

1 packet fresh or frozen banana leaves, defrosted and cut into eight 10-inch squares (see note)

One 13.5-ounce (400ml) can coconut milk

1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet

For Serving (optional)

Muscovado sugar

Cut ripe mangos

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

431kcal

21%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

81g

4%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

10g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

128mg

6%

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

Suman (Filipino Steamed Sticky Rice Cakes)

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For Serving (optional)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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