PUTO is my specialty and I named it “Ala Mae’z Puto”. Puto is a type of steamed rice cake usually served as snacks accompanied with savory dishes such as dinuguan or pancit in Philippine cuisine and historically originated from Asian countries such as Japan, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is often eaten with grated cheese. It is my signature dish and my family loved my Ala Mae’z Puto. Hopefully you will try my specialty. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 36 pieces cheddar cheese, cubed
Procedures:
- Sift together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Set aside.
- Mix together water, evaporated milk, egg, and butter in another bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Spoon batter into 1-ounce muffin tins until 3/4 full. Steam for 10 minutes.
- Place a piece of cubed cheese onto the top of each puto and steam an additional 1 minute until the cheese is slightly melted. Remove from steamer and cool. Serve.
