Puto Recipe
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Puto Recipe
Description
Combining dry ingredients like rice flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and yeast, this recipe uses coconut milk and hot water to create a lukewarm batter. Oil and anise seeds add moisture and subtle flavor. After mixing, the batter rests, thickening slightly, then is poured into molds and allowed to rise before steaming.
Steam cooking 15 to 20 minutes at a gentle simmer ensures a soft, fluffy texture with a smooth or slightly cracked top, depending on heat control. The use of yeast makes the cakes rise and tender, while coconut milk adds richness.
This puto can be served as a snack or accompaniment to savory dishes. Cooling after steaming helps the cakes firm without losing softness.
Ingredients
- 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 water hot
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon anise seed optional, and a bit more for topping
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes and then gently mix several times, you will notice that the texture becomes thicker.
- Transfer the mixture to the molds or pan and let it rest for another 20 minutes.
- 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 .
- 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.
- Remove the mold from heat and let it cool down a bit before unmolding.
Nutrition Information
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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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