Suman is a traditional Philippine dessert, particularly popular during the Christmas holidays . This simple and delicious dessert made from sticky rice cooked in banana leaves is naturally gluten-free. Often served with coconut sugar or a sweet coconut milk sauce, Suman reflects Filipino traditions. Perfect for an exotic table, this dessert will seduce with its authentic presentation.

Gluten-Free Philippine Suman: A Traditional Sticky Rice Dessert for Christmas

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Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 1 hrs Total time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape Cooking method: Cook Expert, Traditional Recipe themes: N Christmas

Ingredients

Servings

• For Suman:

• 250g sticky rice

• 200 ml coconut milk

• 75 g coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• ¹ ⁄ ₂ tsp salt

• ¹ ⁄ ₂ tsp powdered ginger (optional)

• Banana leaves, washed and passed over a flame to soften them (failing this, use parchment paper)

• For the garnish (optional)

• Coconut sugar or muscovado

• Sweetened coconut milk, slightly thickened (heated with a little sugar, or caramel sauce)

Preparation

1. Preparing the rice: Wash the glutinous rice thoroughly in cold water to remove excess starch. Drain. In a saucepan, mix the coconut milk, coconut sugar and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add the sticky rice to the coconut milk mixture. Cook over low heat while stirring regularly until the rice absorbs almost all the liquid. The texture should be slightly sticky but still malleable.
   

3. Preparation of the banana leaves: Cut the banana leaves into rectangles of approximately 20 x 15 cm. If they are not soft, quickly heat them over a flame or in a hot pan to make them soft and easy to handle. Place a generous tablespoon of cooked rice in the center of each leaf. Shape into a roll or flat shape.

   
4. Wrap the foil around the rice, then fold the ends over to seal. Use string or strips cut from banana leaves to hold the rolls closed, if necessary.
5. Steaming: Arrange the Suman rolls in a steamer, making sure not to overlap them. Steam for 30 to 45 minutes or until the rice is very tender.
6. Presentation and tasting: Serve the Suman lukewarm or at room temperature.
7. Accompany them by sprinkling them with coconut sugar or caramel sauce for a gourmet touch.
8. Arrange them on a tray garnished with banana leaves for an authentic and festive presentation.

Note

Suman in the microwave before serving.

Tags: Suman from the Philippines, sticky rice recipe, gluten-free dessert recipe, recipes from the Philippines

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