Suman Malagkit

Ang suman ay ang pinaghalong malagkit na bigas at gata ng niyog na binabalot sa dahon ng saging o palma. Matapos balutin, niluluto ito sa pamamagitan ng pagpapasingaw.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups white glutinous rice
• 1 1/2 cans (13.5 oz) coconut milk 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• banana leaves for wrapping

HOW TO MAKE SUMAN:

• Rinse the rice until water runs clear then drain.
• In a wok or heavy pot, combine rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. 
• Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes in medium heat while stirring constantly then reduce to lower heat.
• Mixture is done when rice becomes very sticky and almost dry.
• Let the temperature cool down before wrapping.
• Prepare the banana leaves by wiping away any white residues with a damp cloth.
• Remove the spine and trim (size preference).
• Scoop the rice mixture and place it over the prepared banana leaves.
• Start rolling to secure the rice mixture and fold the sides.
• Repeat until rice mixture is finished. Set up the steamer. 
• Arrange the wrapped mixture into the steamer. Single layer or on top of each other.
• Steam over medium heat for about 45 minutes.
• Remove from steamer. Serve with sugar. Enjoy!