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Suman sa Pinipig
Glutinous-rice suman enriched with toasted pinipig, coconut milk, and gentle sweetness, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until tender and fragrant.
- Prep time
- 35 min plus soaking
- Cook time
- 45–55 min
- Yield
- Makes 10–12 logs
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Ingredients
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Method
- Drain the soaked rice thoroughly. Toast the pinipig over medium-low heat only until fragrant and crisp, not browned.
- Simmer coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a wide pan until dissolved.
- Add the rice and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the grains are half-tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in the toasted pinipig and cool until safe to handle.
- Spoon portions onto banana leaves and shape into slim even logs.
- Roll snugly, fold the ends, and tie if needed without compressing the rice too tightly.
- Steam 35–45 minutes, until the centre grains are fully tender with no hard core.
- Rest 10 minutes before opening and serve with latik, coconut, or sugar.
