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Binakle
A careful home adaptation of Cordillera binakle, with ground rice formed into leaf-wrapped cakes and steamed until firm and fragrant.
- Prep time
- 35 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 10–12
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Ingredients
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Method
- Soften and wipe the banana leaves and cut them into double-layer wrappers.
- Whisk glutinous rice flour with coconut milk, brown sugar, salt, and coconut oil into a thick smooth paste.
- Rest 10 minutes so the rice hydrates, then check that a spoonful holds its shape.
- Spoon equal portions onto the leaves and fold into compact parcels, keeping the seams underneath.
- Arrange with space for steam to circulate.
- Steam over steady medium heat 35–45 minutes, topping up with boiling water if needed.
- Open one parcel: the centre should be firm, glossy, and free of dry flour.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving with grated coconut or muscovado if desired.
