Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Filipino Suman Malagkit
菲律賓椰香糯米葉包 Suman
Recipe overview
Glutinous rice is partly cooked in sweet coconut milk, loosely wrapped in banana leaves and gently boiled until tender.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 400 g glutinous rice
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml water for rice mixture
- 8 large pieces banana leaves
- enough to cover water for boiling parcels
Seasoning
- 80 g sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
02
Tools
- strainer
- large bowl
- wide pan
- spatula
- kitchen scissors
- large pot
- heatproof plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Wipe both sides of the banana leaves clean and trim away stiff centre ribs
Wipe both sides of the banana leaves clean and trim away stiff centre ribs.
Step 2
Pass each leaf briefly over a low flame until pliable without scorching it
Pass each leaf briefly over a low flame until pliable without scorching it.
Step 3
Rinse glutinous rice until the water is mostly clear
Rinse glutinous rice until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.
Step 4
Combine coconut milk
Combine coconut milk, 250 ml water, sugar and salt in a wide pan and bring to a gentle boil.
Step 5
Add the drained rice
Add the drained rice, stir evenly, lower the heat and cover.
Step 6
Cook about 15 minutes
Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed but the centre is still firm.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and spread the rice to cool enough to handle safely
Turn off the heat and spread the rice to cool enough to handle safely.
Step 8
Place one eighth of the rice on each leaf and shape it into a short log
Place one eighth of the rice on each leaf and shape it into a short log.
Step 9
Roll each leaf loosely
Roll each leaf loosely, fold the ends underneath and tie securely, leaving room for expansion.
Step 10
Place parcels in a large pot and cover completely with hot water
Place parcels in a large pot and cover completely with hot water; weigh floating parcels down with a heatproof plate.
Step 11
Boil gently for 35 to 40 minutes
Boil gently for 35 to 40 minutes, topping up with hot water; unwrap one to confirm the rice is tender.
Step 12
Drain and cool slightly
Drain and cool slightly; remove the inedible banana leaves before serving.
Common mistakes
- Leaves tear because they were not softened
- Rice fully cooked before wrapping becomes mushy
- Parcels rise above the boiling water
Tips
Part-cook before wrapping and leave enough space for the rice to expand.
