INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups malagkit rice
- 1 tsp Pandan extract
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 2 cups white sugar
- Dash of salt
- Banana leaves, cleaned and cut (for wrapping)
- Cotton strings or any food grade strings (for tying)
HOW TO MAKE:
- Place the malagkit rice and water in a bowl then soak for at least 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, scorch the banana leaves over heat for a few seconds but do not burn. Let it cool then wipe with clean cloth.
- Wash and rinse the malagkit rice then drain excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the malagkit rice, sugar, salt, pandan flavoring, and coconut cream then mix until well combined.
- Arrange 2 pcs of the banana leaf on a flat surface then scoop 4 tbsp of rice mixture, fold the leaf to wrap the rice mixture.
- Grab 2 pieces of the wrapped rice mixture then tie with folded sides together using cotton string.
- In a big pot, arrange the pieces then pour enough water to cover the wrapped rice mixture.
- Bring to boil in a low heat for at least 2 hours or until done.
- Unwrap then transfer to serving plate. Serve with your favorite dip.
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Also try: Pandan Biko with Latik
