Suman Malagkit Recipe
Suman Malagkit is a steamed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves. It is usually topped with brown sugar, coconut caramel sauce or toasted coconut.
Servings: 6
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 13 oz coconut milk
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- banana leaves
- 2 tbsp brown sugar for the toppings
Instructions
- In a non-stick pan, add the coconut milk, sugar and salt. Turn on the stove to medium-low heat.
- Add the glutinous rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid is reduced and rice is half-cooked.
- Pass over the banana leaves on a gas flame to make it soft. Put about 3 heaping teaspoon of rice on a banana leaf and shape into a log, leaving about 1 inch on the side. Roll the banana leaves tightly to form a log and fold the edges to seal.
- Place in a steamer and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from the steamer using a tongs and let it cool.
- When serving, unwrap the banana leaves and sprinkle brown sugar on top. You can also use coconut caramel sauce or toasted coconut for toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 3mg