Suman Lihiya
(Sticky Rice in Banana Leaves)
Is a dessert made from glutinous rice with just a hint taste of lye water
and the banana leaves.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of Glutinous Rice
- 2 1/2 Lye Water
- Banana leaves
Directions :
- Cut banana leaves 9 x 11-inch size and the other 5 x 5-inches.
- Soak the glutinous rice in water for about 1-2 hours.
- Drain and mix in the lye water . Mix well. It should turn yellowish.
- Place the big sized leaf, then top with the smaller piece Then put the smaller one on top of it .
- Place about 3 tablespoonfuls of the glutinous rice mixture . Fold or roll that side to enclose the rice.
- Using thin cotton strings, tie the two ends together tightly.
- Place the assembled pieces in a big pot, add enough water to cover the suman.
- Bring to boil and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
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