Have you heard of “Suman sa Ibus” or “sticky rice in buri leaves’? Some people called it as rice cake. It’s made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, and often steamed in banana leaves. It is served and wrapped in buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves and usually eaten sprinkled with sugar. Here in the Philippines, Suman is a major part of Filipino foods and delicacies. It is commonly being shared or given as a gift.
Ingredients
- Sticky rice Ingredients:
- 3 cups glutinous rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups thick coconut milk
Directions
- Sticky rice Cooking Instructions:
- 1). Soak glutinous rice in water for an hour or until grains are swollen. Drain.
- 2). Add salt and coconut milk. Mix well.
- 3). Prepare ibus/ buri leaves then fill with rice mixture. Seal tubes and tie with strips of the ibus/ buri.
- 4). Arrange the glutinous rice in a big saucepan and cover with water. Cover the pot and boil for 2 hours or until cooked.
- 5). Serve with sugar or ripe mango with coffee of course. YUM!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1019g | |
| Calories 2944 | |
| Calories from Fat 833 | 28% |
| Total Fat 99.46g | 124% |
| Saturated Fat 86.13g | 345% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4749mg | 198% |
| Potassium 1423mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 466.03g | 124% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 52% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 46.93g | 75% |





