Puto Bumbong (Purple Christmas Rice Cake)

Prep: 20 mins (+soak) • Steam: 15 mins • Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups pirurutong (or glutinous rice + ube extract)
• Banana leaves
• Butter
• Fresh coconut (grated)
• Muscovado sugar
• Optional cheese

Instructions

1. Soak rice overnight. Grind to a coarse, damp texture.
2. Steam in bamboo tubes (or shaped mounds) until cooked through.
3. Brush with butter; top with coconut and muscovado. Serve warm.