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How to Make Suman Sa Lihiya
Manny
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
45
minutes
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Course
Native delicacy
Cuisine
Filipino
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
1
kilo malagkit rice
2
tsp
rock salt
2
Tbsp.
lihiya
lye water
banana leaves
cut into 6-8 inches width strips
5
pcs coconut
shredded
1 to 2
pcs panutsa or 1 kilo brown sugar
Instructions
How to make Suman Sa Lihia
Soak malagkit rice in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain.
Mix malagkit rice, lihia and rock salt together.
Wrap them in banana leaves into shape of squarish suman very carefully.
Bundle them in pairs and arrange in a pot or casserole.
Put water about level of suman and cook over low fire.
How to prepare sauce:
Extract milk from shredded coconut. Strain.
Set aside shredded coconut meat for topping.
Cook coconut milk with panutsa or brown sugar until mixture becomes thick.
How to make topping:
Toast shredded coconut meat in pan until almost dry.
Add brown sugar and continue toasting until done.
Serve suman with fine white sugar or sauce.
Top with toasted coconut.