Suman Malagkit Recipe with Caramel Sauce (Video) (2024)

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Suman Recipe or Suman Malagkit recipe is a traditional Filipino dessert recipe made with glutinous rice, cooked in coconut milk, and wrapped in banana leaves. It is a simple yet fail-proof recipe that yields a perfect and delicious snack.

What is Suman Malagkit?

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Suman Malagkitis a rice cake wrapped in banana leaves made withglutinous rice, also known assweet rice. It is a popular dessert in the Philippines, usually served during special occasions or as an afternoon snack. The rice mixture is cooked in seasonedcoconut milk, giving it a rich and creamy flavor, and they are either cooked by steaming or boiling.

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Ingredients for Suman Recipe:

  • Glutinous Rice: Known as sticky rice or sweet rice, glutinous rice is naturally sticky rice with a higher starch content than regular rice. It is a staple food in many Asian countries and is an integral part used in desserts and snacks.
  • White Sugar: White sugar is a common sweetener in cooking and baking. White sugar is preferred to sweeten suman to preserve the malagkit’s white color.
  • Salt: Salt enhances the dish’s flavor and balances the sugar’s sweetness. A teaspoon of salt is added to the rice and coconut milk mixture to give the food a savory flavor.
  • Coconut Milk:made from grated coconut flesh. It is commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking and adds a rich and sweet flavor to dishes. In the context of making Suman Malagkit, coconut milk is used for cooking the rice and sugar mixture, giving it a sweet and creamy flavor.

Coconut Caramel Sauce Ingredients (Latik)

  • Dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content than other light brown sugar. It is typically used in recipes for baked goods and desserts, such as cookies, cakes, and pies, to add a rich, caramel-like flavor and color.
  • Coconut milk-this is the main ingredient to make the coconut caramel sauce. It is boiled at medium heat until a caramel is formed.

How to Make Suman Malagkit

Instructions:

  • Soak the glutinous rice– soak the glutinous rice with enough water to cover it. Let it sit for an hour and drain the water using a strainer.
  • Prepare the banana leaves-pass the banana leaves on fire to wilt them. This process makes it easier to work with the leaves. Trim the spine off the leaves as well.
  • Prepare the liquid– mix the sugar, salt, and coconut milk in a different bowl and set aside until ready to use. Also, taste the mixture if it tastes according to your liking.
  • Mix the rice and coconut Mixture. Add rice to the coconut mixture and cookover medium-lowheatuntil the liquid evaporates. Let it cool down, and prepare it for wrapping.

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How to fold and wrap the suman?

  • Pass the banana leaves on the fire.
  • Shape 2-3 tablespoons of rice into logs and wrap in banana leaves.
  • Place in a pot folded side down, covered with water,banana leaves, and a plate. Cookover medium heatfor 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove suman with tongs and let cool.

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How to prepare banana leaves for this Suman Recipe

Banana leaves are always a staple in Asian recipes or cooking, and I used them in my Suman Muron, Cassava Suman, and when I make Puto.

In the Philippines, you can get banana leaves fresh from your or your neighbor’s backyard or in the wet market, but here in the US, you will find them in the Asian market in the frozen section.

  • Store the frozen banana leaf in the freezer until you can use it. When you’re about to use it, let it thaw at the counter.
  • Once defrosted, remove it from the bag and gently unfold them. The leaves are stacked in various sizes.
  • Briefly pass the leaves-in low fire until it’s wilted. Now you are ready to roll the prepared glutinous rice. Suman Malagkit Recipe with Caramel Sauce (Video) (4)
  • There is extended and short leave, so be very careful in separating them. You often find leaves that are already separated, use scissors to separate them. Avoid the urge to pull it, as it will break the leaves.
  • Discard the stringy leaves and small leaves that are deemed unusable. Cut the leaves just about the size that you need. Wash the banana leaves with warm water and wipe to remove excess water.

How to Make the Coconut Caramel Sauce

Making the coconut caramel sauce only takes boiling the ingredients together until a caramel sauce is formed. Caramelize the mixture on low medium heat until the mixture turns into a sticky consistency.

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2 Ways to Cook Suman Malagkit

You can either Boil or steam Suman. While many insist that Suman should be cooked steamed, boiling gives the rice a richer flavor and allows the taste of the banana leaves to seep through, and I prefer this process.

  • Boiling Method

When Suman is wrapped, put them into a deep pot that encases the suman tightly so that it will not float around, and place a heatproof plate or anything that can hold it down. Add water just a little above them. Cook Suman for forty-five minutes. Drain the water and gently remove the suman. Let cool.

  • Steaming Method

After wrapping and sealing, add ten cups o water to your steamer. Arrange the suman on your basket, cover it with the steamer with its lid, and let the suman steam for one hour.

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For More Suman Recipe

    • Suman Muron
    • Suman Balanghoy (Cassava Suman)
    • 6 Filipino Rice Recipe

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How to Store Suman

Oftentimes this is made for a large crowd. If you are making Suman for your daily snacks, place it in a ziplock and put it in the freezer. Take one piece at a time, let it sit on the counter, and reheat it in the microwave for fifteen to twenty seconds.

How to Store Latik or Caramel Sauce

Place the Latik in a sealed container and freeze it. When you are ready to use, thaw it on the counter and reheat it in the microwave until it is smooth.

Suman Malagkit Recipe with Caramel Sauce (Video)

Delicious sticky rice snack from the Philippines which is often serve on Holidays. It is sticky, chewy and wrap in banana leaves.

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Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 21 Suman

Author: Shobee

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Glutinous Rice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can 13.5 Fl oz Coconut Milk

LATIK INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cans 13 F oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, soak Glutinous rice for an hour. Set aside.

  • In a different bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar, and a teaspoon of salt with coconut milk.

  • When the rice is ready, put it in a large flat pan, and add the coconut mixture.

  • Add remaining salt and sugar and mix completely.

  • Turn on the heat to medium and let the rice boil. Cook rice until the coconut milk is evaporated and is half cook.

  • Let Suman cool and wrap with banana leaves.

  • When Suman is wrapped, put them into a shallow saucepan, Add water just a little above them. Cook Suman for an hour.

HOW TO MAKE LATIK

  • Cook sugar and coconut milk until the sugar is dissolved, then add the salt. Continue cooking on high heat. Mix and stir continually until a caramel is formed. The color of the mixture will turn light brown and sticky. Watch the video on what caramel looks like.

  • Drizzle Latik on the Suman

  • If you have leftovers, just freeze them in a sealed container.

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Notes

  • Boil instead of steaming- so many of my readers insist that Suman should be steamed. I tried steaming it several times, but I just don't like the result.
  • I like boiling the Suman since the taste of the banana leaves seeps through the rice.
  • Place the suman in a deep pot with the sealed part face down. Add water to cover and put the plate to weigh down.

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FAQs

How long does suman last in the fridge? ›

Suman is a traditional Filipino food made of glutinous rice, sugar, and coconut milk as its main ingredients and wrapped in banana or coconut leaves before being cooked by steaming. The delicacy spoils in two days if stored at room temperature and lasts for a week if refrigerated.

Do you microwave suman? ›

Steamed suman can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat in the microwave, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.

What is suman made of? ›

Suman, or budbud, is an elongated rice cake originating in the Philippines. It is made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, often wrapped in banana leaves, coconut leaves, or buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves for steaming. It is usually eaten sprinkled with sugar or laden with latik.

Does sticky rice expire? ›

When stored properly, sticky rice will last for four to five days in the fridge. Since it can dry out quickly, it's best to wrap it tightly and store it in an airtight container. You can also freeze sticky rice for up to two months. Wrap it tightly and store it in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.

How long does glutinous rice last in refrigerator? ›

Cooked sticky rice can harden and dry out quickly, so wrap leftovers tightly in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days or freeze in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

What is the best pair for suman? ›

Cassava suman is best eaten with fruits such as ripe mango or peaches. Sometimes, I dip this with more brown or white sugar. It also works to have this for breakfast along with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

What is the use of lye water in suman? ›

Suman Sa Lihiya is a Filipino sweet sticky rice cake steamed in a banana leaf. It has wonderful chewy, gooey, sticky texture which comes from treating the rice in lihiya, or lye water.

Can you eat suman cold? ›

It's great cold, but you can also microwave it for 30 seconds right in the banana leaf. My grandmother liked to revive leftovers by coating them in coconut sugar and pan-frying in coconut oil. All it takes is frying on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side and serving with some caramel and fresh mangoes.

Why are banana leaves used to wrap the suman? ›

Their inherent properties secure the food and prevent it from spilling—the broadness of banana leaves makes food wrapping easier as there is room for multiple folding while strips of coconut or buri leaves are woven into small containers.

What is malagkit rice in English? ›

In the Philippines, glutinous rice is known as malagkit in Tagalog or pilit in Visayan, among other names such as diket in Ilocano. Both mean "sticky".

What are the flavors of suman? ›

now features 17 flavors such as ube, mango, langka, durian, peanut, pineapple, buko, tablea, moron, cheese, carrot, latik fillings and many more. to experience this local delicacy.

What does suman mean in Tagalog? ›

Definition for the Tagalog word suman:

suman. [noun] sweet snack/dessert, usually made from sticky rice, wrapped in a banana leaf.

What is the shelf life of Suman Malagkit? ›

Shelf life and storage

Suman is best kept in the fridge because of the coconut milk. It should be good up to a week.

Should suman be refrigerated? ›

Refrigerate a few hours or overnight to firm up. When serving, sprinkle granulated white sugar on top or serve with a slice of fresh, ripe mangoes. Storage: these suman need to be refrigerated at all times. They last about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

How long does leftover Indian last in the fridge? ›

03/7​​Cooked meat curries​

Cooked meat, poultry, and fish curries can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. However, it is important to heat and cool the meat dishes properly before refrigerating them and make sure you store them in airtight containers.

How long does suman last in the freezer? ›

Serving and storing

You can easily double or triple the recipe as needed. Store the suman in resealable bags or airtight containers and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in the microwave for a few seconds for the suman to soften.

What is the shelf life of Suman Sa lihiya? ›

The suman sa lihiya, which has a 30-day shelf life, comes in bite sizes with sachets of coco jam. Each pack contains 12 pieces and sells for P95 while the small bottle of coco jam costs P65.

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