Arminda Recommends Filipino Steamed Rice Cake Recipe (Puto Cheese)
Puto is a delicious Filipino steamed cake that is sweet, light, and has a fluffy texture. These are perfect for a speedy breakfast, a delightful afternoon snack, or a satisfying dessert! Creating puto is extremely easy.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup fresh milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 cups water for steaming
Instructions:
- Pour the water into a steamer or cooking pot. Let boil.
- Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder. Combine in a bowl. Mix well.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring. Continue to stir until the texture of the mixture becomes smooth.
- Stir-in the vanilla extract and half of the cheese.
- Pour the mixture into small to medium sized molds. Arrange in a steamer. Cover and steam for 25 minutes. Top each puto with the remaining cheese. Steam for 5 minutes more.
- Take the steamed cheese puto out of the steamer. Let it cool down.
- Gently remove the puto from the mold with the help of a spatula.
- Arrange in serving plate. Serve.
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