Puto

Puto

Steamed Rice Cake

A variety of Pinoy steamed rice cake, prepared with cheese toppings or with butter and or grated fresh coconut. A good  accompaniment to a number of savoury dishes such as; Noodles (pansit), cellophane noodle soup (sotanghon) and  pork blood stew (dinuguan).

Ingredients :

• 2 Cups cake flour
• 1 Cup sugar
• Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 Cups water
• 1/4 Cup milk
• 2 Egg whites
• Slice or grated cheese

Directions :

• Separate the egg white from yolk, keep the whites and set aside. 
• In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar and baking powder. Mix well.
• In another mixing bowl, pour water, egg whites and fresh milk.
• Mix at low speed until incorporated, for about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add the sifted dry ingredients and blend until mixture is smooth
• Strain the batter into another bowl to ensure that there are no lumps.
• Pour mixture into individual molds, filling about three-quarters full.
• Arrange molds in the steamer, place cheesecloth over the steamer before putting back the lid.
• Steam puto for approximately 17-18 minutes.
• Once puto is cooked,  Top each puto with grated or slices of cheese.
• Allow them to cool for at least 30 seconds before removing from molders.

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