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Delicious Puto Bumbong served on a white plate
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Puto Bumbong Recipe

Puto Bumbong is one of the most delicious traditional delicacies. This festive Christmas treat is soft, chewy, and filled with nostalgic Filipino flavors. Make some now!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons violet liquid food color
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
  • cup margarine
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup grated easy-melt cheese
  • Banana leaves cut into rectangular sheets (approx. 6x8 inches)

Instructions

Prepare the Banana Leaves:

  • Cut banana leaves into 6x8 inch sheets.
  • Briefly pass each sheet over an open flame to make it soft and pliable. Set aside.

Make the Dough:

  • In a bowl, combine the coconut milk and violet liquid food color. Mix well.
  • In a large bowl, pour the glutinous rice flour and gradually add the colored coconut milk.
  • Mix with your hands, breaking up any clumps, until a sticky dough forms.

Assemble the Puto Bumbong:

  • Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dough in the center of each banana leaf sheet.
  • Roll tightly into a log shape and fold both ends to seal.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Steam the Logs:

  • Arrange the wrapped logs in a steamer.
  • Steam for 20 minutes over medium heat.
  • Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes without opening the lid to finish cooking.

Add Toppings and Serve:

  • Carefully remove each log from the banana leaf and place onto a serving platter.
  • Brush with margarine, then top with freshly grated coconut, brown sugar, and grated cheese.
Serving: 1gCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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