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Tinipa Suman
Carigara’s ‘opposites’ suman pairing salty ginger-scented white sticky rice with brown-sugar red rice in one leaf parcel.
- Prep time
- 30 min plus soaking
- Cook time
- 55 min
- Yield
- Makes 12 parcels
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Ingredients
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Method
- Divide the drained rice into two equal portions. If using red glutinous rice, combine it with the portion intended for the sweet half.
- In one pan, cook the first rice portion with 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, salt, and ginger over low heat until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the grains are half cooked.
- In a second pan, cook the other portion with the remaining coconut milk, remaining water, and brown sugar until half cooked and lightly reddish-brown.
- Cool both mixtures until safe to handle and remove the ginger from the white rice.
- Place a strip of white rice and a strip of sweet brown rice side by side on a banana leaf.
- Roll tightly so the colours remain distinct, then fold and tie the ends.
- Steam the parcels for 30–35 minutes, until both rice mixtures are completely tender.
- Rest 10 minutes before unwrapping. Slice crosswise to show the contrasting halves and serve warm.
