Comments on: Puto (Steamed Rice Cake)

By: munchkinmommy

munchkinmommy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:19:53 +0000

Hi Alma! I am sorry to hear that you had problems with the puto. You said you baked the puto. Did you do it in a water bath in the oven? Did you use puto molds? I really can’t think of where you went wrong when you followed the steps exactly. Puto should take as little as 15 to 20 minutes to cook in a steamer. The only time it took me over 30 minutes to steam puto was when I used an 8″ cake pan (just like my grandma used to do). I actually prefer to use thick coconut milk or coconut cream. Do let me know the ending of your puto adventure when you have time. :) Thanks for dropping by!

By: alma

alma — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:03:36 +0000

i have just tried baking following the above steps with exactly the same ingredients (puto#2)…been steaming for almost an hour and the puto is still not done…where could i have gone wrong?must be with the coconut milk…must it be thick or thin?

By: Lilia

Lilia — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:28:17 +0000

Hi I like your puto #2

How about the rice puto using yeast instead of baking powder? Just want to try
I just don’t know how to do it and what is the recipe for it?

Thanks!

By: Bella

Bella — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:17 +0000

Which Asian store did you buy your steamer and puto molds?

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,