Steamed Rice Cake Muffins with Cheese
Filipino cuisine is an array of flavors and deliciousness that everyone should try! One of the best-known treats from this culture is their "Puto Cheese," which are steamed rice cakes filled with a yummy cheese filling. The soft, spongy rice cakes combined with the melty, creamy goodness from the cheese makes it hard to resist these delectable little muffins. They're perfect for breakfast or as a snack - you can even make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer so they are always on hand when you need one. Read on to find out how to whip up your own batch of Puto Cheese!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- ½ cup rice flour sifted
- ½ cup all-purpose sifted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- 12 strips cheddar cheese for topping
- 2 tsp Ube flavoring extract OPTIONAL
- melted butter for brushing the molds
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine both the flours, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, coconut milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract until all combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients while mixing with a whisk. If you prefer, add in the ube flavoring extract.
- Add the grated cheese and fold slowly using a spatula or spoon.
Let's start steaming!
- Grease each puto molds or small muffin molds with butter, then fill the molds with batter up to ¾ full.
- Fill the bottom of the steamer with water and bring to a gentle simmer over very low heat. Place the molds in the steamer basket and steam for about 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the lid and add a strip of cheese on top of each put. Steam for another minute or two until cheese melts. Turn off heat and let it rest until slightly cooled down.
- Remove the cooked Puto Cheese from the molds and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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