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Ground Rice Cake Recipe

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Description

Ground rice cake or known as ‘puto bumbong’ is a traditional Filipino dessert typically served during Christmas season. It is a type of rice cake made from purple glutinous rice and steamed in bamboo tubes. This delicacy is commonly served with grated coconut, butter or margarine and muscovado sugar on top. It is soft, sticky and has a unique flavor that makes it distinct from other rice cakes.

Prep Time

Preparing the ingredients for ground rice cake usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of rice you need to grind.

Cook Time

Cooking the ground rice cake takes around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the bamboo tubes and the heat of the steamer.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of purple glutinous rice
  • 1 cup of regular glutinous rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • Banana leaves (cut into small pieces)
  • Bamboo tubes
  • Grated coconut
  • Muscovado sugar

Equipment

  • Grinder
  • Steamer
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Bowl
  • Strainer
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water overnight.
  2. Drain the rice and grind it in a grinder until it becomes a fine powder.
  3. Sift the rice flour to remove any lumps.
  4. Combine the rice flour and water in a bowl and mix well until it forms a smooth batter.
  5. Fill the bamboo tubes with the batter up to ¾ full.
  6. Place the bamboo tubes in the steamer and steam for 20-30 minutes or until cooked.
  7. Remove the bamboo tubes from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Unwrap the banana leaves and gently remove the ground rice cake from the bamboo tubes.
  9. Serve with grated coconut, muscovado sugar, and butter or margarine on top.

Notes

  • Make sure to use the right amount of water when mixing the rice flour batter to avoid a dry or runny consistency.
  • Make sure to wrap the bamboo tubes with banana leaves to prevent the batter from sticking to the bamboo.
  • It is best to serve the ground rice cake while it is still warm to enjoy its soft and sticky texture.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 150
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Sugar: 4g

Recipe Tips

  • If you don’t have a grinder, you can buy pre-made rice flour instead.
  • If you want to add more flavor to your ground rice cake, you can mix in some pandan extract or ube extract to the batter.
  • Make sure to wrap the banana leaves tightly around the bamboo tubes to prevent the steam from escaping.
  • You can also add some salt to the grated coconut to balance out the sweetness of the muscovado sugar.
  • If you don’t have bamboo tubes, you can use muffin tins or any heat-resistant molds instead.

Now that you have learned how to make ground rice cake, you can enjoy this traditional Filipino dessert anytime you want. It may take some time and effort to prepare, but the result is definitely worth it. So, gather your family and friends and share this delicious delicacy with them.


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