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Balebed a Tinumis
Maguindanaon white glutinous rice packed in banana or palm leaves and boiled into firm coffee-time parcels.
- Prep time
- 35 min plus soaking
- Cook time
- 45–55 min
- Yield
- Makes 10–12 parcels
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Ingredients
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Method
- Drain the soaked glutinous rice very well. Mix it with coconut milk or water, salt, and sugar if making a lightly sweet version.
- Part-cook the rice over low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring, until the liquid is mostly absorbed but the grains remain firm.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Spoon portions onto softened leaves, shape into compact logs, and leave a little room for the rice to expand.
- Fold and tie each parcel securely. Place them in a deep pot and cover completely with water.
- Bring to a boil, then maintain a steady moderate boil for 35–45 minutes. Add boiling water if the parcels become exposed.
- Open one tester after cooling briefly; the centre should be evenly tender with no chalky grains.
- Drain and rest for 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature with coffee.
