Puto

PUTO 
 

Puto is a type of steamed rice cake usually served as snack or as accompaniment to savory dishes such as dinuguan or pansit in Philippine cuisine and believed to be derived from Indian puttu of Kerala origin. It is eaten as is or with butter and/or grated fresh coconut, or as an accompaniment to a number of savoury viands (most notably, dinuguan). - Wikipedia

INGREDIENTS

·         1 cup all purpose flour

·         2 tbsp baking powder

·         1 medium sized egg

·         ½ cup white sugar

·         2 tbsp melted butter

·         pinch of salt

·         quickmelt or cheddar cheese (optional)

·         1 cup water

PROCEDURE

1.       In a bowl, blend all ingredients and mix until smooth and free from lumps, except cheddar cheese.

2.       Grease the molds with melted butter to prevent the puto from sticking to them.

3.       Place the mixture into the molder (half-fill).

4.       Put in a steamer and steam for 5 minutes.

5.       After 5 minutes put the cheese on top of each puto and steam for another 5 minutes.

6.       Remove from the steamer and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

7.       Remove from the molder and place on a clean plate.

8.       Best serve with Dinuguan or Hot Coffee. Enjoy!

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