Best Puto Bumbong Recipe
Aside from the fact that Puto Bumbong showcases the richness of the Pinoy culinary scene, it also fits all kinds of celebrations. The dish’s versatility is the reason it is suitable for all culinary roles, be it a side dish or a dessert.
Servings 4
Calories 876kcal
Cost $5-10
Equipment
- Bamboo tube
- steamer
- Banana leaves
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup Rice flour
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Ube flavouring
Topping
- 1 cup Coconut desiccated
- 1 cup Cheese grated
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 cup White sugar
Instructions
- In a large container, combine rice flour, coconut milk and ube flavouring. Mix well until you form a dough. Set aside.
- Fill your puto bumbong steamer with water halfway through. Apply heat and then let the water boil. Set aside.
- Prepare bamboo tube and spread butter inside of each tube.
- Then, fill each bumbong (bamboo tube) with the mixture. Note: Do not compress the rice so that steam can pass easily.
- Once the water starts to boil rapidly, arrange each bamboo tube on the steamer. Continue to cook until steam comes out of the tube.
- Remove the tube from the steamer. Arrange the contents over a piece of banana leaf, then top with freshly grated coconut, cheese and sugar.
- Share and enjoy!