HOW TO MAKE PUTO (STEAMED MUFFINS)

    Puto  or  steamed muffins is one of the native merienda of the Philippines.  You can buy it on any  market places. Steamed muffins varies colors and taste . But it’s probably one of the favorite merienda of the Filipinos. It is affordable; price ranges from 50 to 70 pesos when buying a half kilo for small ones and 5 pesos for one piece of larger ones. But how do they make puto or steamed muffins? Here are some simple recipes…

HOW TO MAKE PUTO (STEAMED MUFFINS)

                                Courtesy of Aling Nena del Mundo

                                                                                               Photo courtesy of www.allrecipes.co.uk

 

Ingredients:

·         1 ganta ordinary rice, soaked in water overnight and ground to make thick rice batter (galapong)

·         2 kilos sugar

·         ½ can baking powder

·         10 salted eggs, sliced or coarsely shredded (here you can use cheese or anything you like)

Procedure:

1.       Wash rice thoroughly. Soak overnight.

2.       Grind the rice with enough water to form a thick batter.

3.       Add sugar and baking powder. Stir until smooth.

4.       Fill muffin pans (or cast iron moulds) 2/3 full with mixture and top with one or two slices of red eggs.

5.       Arrange pans on a steamer (pasingawan).

6.       Pour enough water in a carajay ( about ¼ way up) and place steamer.

7.       Steam for 20 minutes or until puto is firm or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Add water to the carajay when necessary.

8.       Without dinuguan*, serve with grated fresh coconut.

*^{Dinuguan or blood stew is a viand in the Philippines that is commonly serve with puto or steamed muffins}

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