Binutong
Binutong is a Bicolano delicacy made up of glutinous rice with coconut cream, wrapped in banana leaves. The banana leaves give a wonderful flavour to the rice. This is often served as breakfast or merienda, and best paired with hot chocolate or coffee.
Ingredients
- 8 cups glutinous rice
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 10 – 15 cups coconut cream
- 3 tsp salt
- 20 banana leaves fresh (cut into 10×10 inches each)
- 10 cups water
Instructions
- 1. Wash glutinous rice, then soak in water for about 6 hours or overnight.2. Remove water, then add the coconut cream and the salt.3. Clean and Soften banana leaves overheat so it wouldn't be stiff and won’t tear up easily when we use it for wrapping. 4. Place the banana leaf in a bowl, push the centre part to make a basin-like mould, then scoop about a half a cup of rice mixture, secure the edges to make a pouch, then tie tightly.5. Place the pouches in a pot with water. The water level should be about halfway to the sides of pouches.6. Cover and cook for about an hour over medium-low heat.7. Then remove from the pot. Serve warm.