Cassava Suman
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5
Cassava Suman
Description
This Cassava Suman uses grated cassava as the main ingredient combined with brown sugar for sweetness and coconut milk to add moisture and richness. Desiccated coconut or fresh young coconut meat enhances the coconut flavor and texture. The mixture is thoroughly combined and shaped into logs using banana leaves, which are softened by brief heating to become pliable for wrapping.
Steaming the wrapped logs for 30–35 minutes cooks the cassava through, firming up the texture while retaining some chewiness. Banana leaves impart a subtle aroma and help keep the suman moist during cooking. The final product can be served warm or at room temperature as a snack or dessert.
The recipe involves draining excess moisture from frozen grated cassava if used, ensuring the final suman is not too wet. This treat showcases a balance of sweet and creamy coconut flavors with the root's natural texture, traditional in Filipino home cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava grated
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup desiccated coconut or fresh young coconut meat
FOR WRAPPING
- banana leaves - about 6 inches (width)
Instructions
- If using frozen grated cassava, thaw and drain excess liquids by using a sieve.
- If using young coconut meat, either grate/shred or chop the meat finely.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Wash the banana leaves with water and pat dry. Heat each leaf by running it real quick on top of your stove with the heat/fire on. This will make the banana leaves more pliable.
- Scoop two spoonfuls of the mixture and place near the edge of a leaf then form into a log. Roll towards the other end to enclose the filling and then fold both sides towards the middle to fully seal the filling inside.
- Arrange the rolled Cassava Suman in the top layer of a steamer with the folds facing down to prevent them from opening while steaming.
- Steam for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the cassava suman from the steamer and let it cool down. You may serve it just slightly warm or cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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