Puto

What is Puto?

Puto is a Filipino steamed rice cake, traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough. No one knows for sure when it was “invented”, but Filipino Puto probably originated from the Puttu of Kerala in India, however other theories also claim that this dish could have originated in Southeast Asia and made its way to India because Austronesians are among the oldest rice farmers.

Ingredients you need for Puto

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

Steps for making Puto

Step 1: Pour the water into a steamer or cooking pot. Let boil.

Step 2: Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder. Combine in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 3: Gradually add the milk while stirring. Continue to stir until the texture of the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 4: Stir-in the vanilla extract and half of the cheese.

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: Take the steamed cheese puto out of the steamer. Let it cool down.

Step 7: Gently remove the puto from the mold with the help of a spatula.

Step 8: Arrange in serving plate. Serve.

Watch: How to make Puto

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