Puto(whole rice) 

Ingredients 

6 cups galapong bigas

1 3/4 cups sugar

1 3/4 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. anise seed

1 1/2 cups coconut milk

grated cheddar or edam cheese (optional)

salted egg (optional) 

Procedure 

1.Combine galapong bigas, sugar, baking powder and anise seed. Add coconut milk. Beat using a wire whisk. 

2 Prepare muffin pans with banana leaves. When the mixture is ready, pour into the muffin pans and steam for 25–35 minutes depending on size.
 
3Variation: Top with cheese or salted eggs or both before steaming. 

Yield: 36 pcs.  
 
The Chef Says: 

Oversteaming puto results in a tough and grayish outer crust.