Puto Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Resting Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Puto Recipe

Learn how to make the classic Filipino steamed rice cake or Puto using simple ingredients and know the secret to make sure they come out fluffy and airy but moist.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups rice flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds and a bit more for topping (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix coconut milk and hot water to make it lukewarm. You can also combine both and heat to lukewarm. Add this to the dry ingredients.
  3. Add oil and anise seeds, if using, and mix, using a spatula or whisk, until completely blended. The texture will be a bit runny at this point.
  4. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then gently mix several times, you will notice that the texture becomes thicker.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the molds or pan and let it rest for another 20 minutes.
  6. 5 minutes before the batter is ready, prepare the steamer. Fill the bottom pot with enough water and bring to boil. If you desire to have the cracked top, use medium heat, Lower the temperature to low to bring the water to a gentle simmer to get a smooth top .
  7. Place the mold in the steamer basket and cover with the lid, lined with cloth. Steam for 15-20 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Remove the mold from heat and let it cool down a bit before unmolding.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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