Comments on: Puto (Steamed Rice Cake)

By: munchkinmommy

munchkinmommy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:38:36 +0000

Hi Nessa! You are welcome! I’m happy to hear that your puto adventure was a success. :) Thanks for dropping by to let me know. :) Cheers!

By: nessa

nessa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:44:38 +0000

thanks for the recipe. i made puto #2 today and it turned out fantastic! i actually put shredded sharp cheese on top before steaming them and they didn’t submerge in the mixture. everyone was a fan in my household. thanks for sharing!

By: trickymommy

trickymommy — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:26:25 +0000

hi,, i also try cooking puto, what i did to make toppings is put the cheese on each puto when it is cooked while it is in the steamer,,continue steaming for 2 mins or when the cheese is it melted…i also tried topping it when shreeded carrots . so yummy

By: claire

claire — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:34:22 +0000

after 25 minutes in the steamer it turned out to be really tasty, almost like coconut flavored mochi… it’s still a success, next time i’ll use rice flour. this one’s a keeper…thanks again:):):)

By: claire

claire — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:23:09 +0000

oh no! i just used glutinous rice flour for the #2 puto. i was rushing to make it… and then i read one of your comments- to use regular rice flour, what the heck….. hope it turns out good, it’s steaming away rigt now …. thanks!

By: swedishmeatbrawl

swedishmeatbrawl — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:42:55 +0000

Hey there! I was enjoying reading your recipes and really want to try one. My boyfriend lived in a Hawaii and raved about this steamed rice cake and I’ve had the hardest time trying to make different versions, they all fall flat… I’m normally a good cook to so this is driving me NUTS. What is your steaming method, what do you use.. how long..where can I get one!!!???? Thanks a bunch in advance,

By: Rhonda Lillie

Rhonda Lillie — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:52:50 +0000

Hi!
I am grateful to have found your recipe. I am in love with Puto. The version that I have had is a little different than yours. The one I love best includes crushed fennel seed. I thought you might like to try this one:

PUTO (Steamed Rice Muffins)

c. rice flour
1 stick butter
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. Bisquick
1 (19 oz.) can coconut milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp crushed Fennel seed
(as an alternative you can use Anise seed or even sesame seed- I prefer fennel)

1. Sift all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Then add the coconut milk, butter and vanilla and blend well until smooth, add the fennel seed. After mixed let stand for 20 minutes before adding to cups.
2. Fill muffin cups (paper cups) 2/3 full.
3. Steam for 30-45 minutes and test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the puto. The putos are done when the toothpick comes out clean.

Top with butter after they come out! Yum!

Let me know what you think! :)

Rhonda Lillie
Oxnard, California
http://www.facebook.com/heartshinegirl

By: mary ann

mary ann — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:57:51 +0000

HI there, May I ask what kind of fresh milk you used for the puto recipe #1?

really appreciate it if you share them to me. thanks.

By: munchkinmommy

munchkinmommy — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:07:39 +0000

Hi Jane! I’m very happy to hear that your puto turned out great! It’s been a while since I made puto. I should probably make some soon. I would like to try using (raw) honey or maybe agave. :) Thank you for dropping by!

By: munchkinmommy

munchkinmommy — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:04:28 +0000

Hello DaeDae! I am terribly sorry for the late reply. I bought my steamer at the Asian supermarket. I have not tried this yet but I believe you can cook the puto in a 375F oven. Place your muffin pan in a water bath – a bigger pan with about an inch of hot water where your muffin pan can fit. Just be very very careful when handling the pan with hot water. It will take more or less 20 minutes for the puto to cook in the oven. :) Thanks for dropping by!