Putong Bigas Recipe
Like yummy treats? Try this Putong Bigas Recipe. It's a tasty Filipino cake that's super simple. Made with rice, coconut milk, and sugar, it's steamed to perfection.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups Rice flour
- 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 ¾ cups Whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, water, and vanilla extract; stir until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Line moulds with banana leaves.
- Pour batter halfway into moulds.
- Steam for 15 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Wash Rice Well: Clean rice means a tastier cake. Rinse it a couple of times.
- Use Fresh Coconut Milk: If possible, use freshly squeezed coconut milk – it makes a difference.
- Don't Cram the Steamer: Give Putong Bigas space to rise during steaming.