Kalamay Lansong
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Kalamay Lansong
Description
This recipe begins by preparing latik from coconut cream, cooked slowly until the solids separate and brown lightly, creating a toasted, flavorful coconut topping. A banana leaf-lined pan, greased with latik oil, holds a smooth mixture of glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar. Steaming this mixture produces a soft, chewy rice cake with a creamy coconut taste. The use of banana leaf adds subtle fragrance and prevents sticking. The latik topping contributes a contrasting nutty crunch and richness to the smooth kalamay beneath.
Kalamay Lansong is commonly served as a traditional Filipino dessert, suitable for festive occasions or simple gatherings. It pairs well with other Filipino dishes as a sweet finish. The method relies on careful steaming and the proper preparation of latik to achieve characteristic texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 can coconut cream
Instructions
- Make the Latik. Pour contents of coconut cream in can to a non-stick pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook while stirring from time to time until the oil and curd separate.
- Remove from heat once it becomes light brown. Remember that it will continue to cook and brown while it cools down so remove it from heat early enough or the latik would burn.
- Cut out a large circle from a banana leaf about 10x10 in diameter. You can also put 2 leaves together if you have to. Heat the leaf using low fire so it becomes soft and pliable.
- Line an 8-inch round pan that at least 2-inch high with the prepared banana leaf. Grease the banana leaf with the coconut oil from the Latik. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Place the pan on a steamer with the lid wrapped with a clean kitchen towel to avoid droplets from dripping. Steam over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted wooden stick comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the steamer and let it cool down. Transfer the kalamay lansong to a serving plate and top with latik then cut into squares before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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