Suman sa Pandan

Suman sa Pandan

Wrapped Pandan Rice Cake

Green steamed sticky rice pandan flavor cake, wrapped in banana leaves. 

Serve with grated coconut and palm sugar.

Ingredients :

• 4 Cups glutinous rice 
• 2 1/2 Cups white sugar
• 2 Tablespoon coconut cream
• 1 Teaspoon pandan extract
• Pinch of salt 
• Banana leaves
• Cooking twine

Directions :

• Soak glutinous rice in water for 2-3 hours.
• Run banana leaves in heat and cut to 8 x 10 and 3x 5.
• Wash and rinse the rice, drain out the excess water with cheese cloth.
• Add sugar, salt, pandan flavoring and condensed coconut.
• Place 2 pieces of banana leaves and  Spoon 4  tbsp rice mixture into the center of the leaves.
• Roll them up and fold the 2  sides to enclose the rice.
• Pair 2 wrapped suman with the folded sides together.
• Using a kitchen twine, tie the 2 suman together tightly.
• Arrange suman in a large pot  and cover with water.
• Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 - 3 hours.
• Transfer the suman on a colander to drain the excess water.

Cooking Tips :

1. Suman may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
2. When ready to eat,  microwave covered with a wet paper towel for 1 min.
3. Brown sugar can be a substitute for palm sugar.

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