Best Puto Recipe (Steamed Rice Muffin)
Puto is a delicious steamed rice cake well-liked in the Philippines. Rice is the main ingredient in most Filipino dishes, and is an important staple for the Pilipino culture. Puto is generally eaten as a dessert, but it can also be eaten at breakfast dunked into a mug of hot coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients for 2-3 Dozen Muffins.
| Amount | Measurement | Ingredients |
| 2 | cups | Rice Flour (available in Filipino Stores) |
| 2 | large | Eggs, beaten |
| 2 | tbsp | Baking Powder |
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 1/2 | cup | White Sugar |
| 1/2 | cup | Margerine, melted |
| 1/2 | cup | Evaporated Milk |
| 1/2 | cup | Cheddar Cheese for topping |
Preperation
- In a big mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and sugar. Gradually add in water, milk, eggs and margarine until completely mixed together.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake molds until nearly full. Place strips of cheese on top of the cupcakes.
- Place the cupcake molds into a steamer basket. If you have multiple layers, place a cloth between the trays to avoid water drips. Put enough water to steam, and 1 tbsp of vinegar. Then steam for 20-25 minutes. After steamed remove from tray and mold then serve after the Puto has cooled to touch.
Notes
If you do not have access to a steamer: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. Pour your batter into greased muffin tins and place the tins into a large high sided pan; place onto the rack of the preheated oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the large pan, so that it reaches half way up the sides of the muffin tin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.