Baking at Home, Puto (Filipino steamed rice cakes)
By JR T.
@StyleWithSense (1954)
February 27, 2020 11:44am CST
So earlier was fun! We had the opportunity to bake something from scratch! It was a fun activity too for the family. Long story short, we steam baked these lovely rice cakes called "Puto" .
This is a staple Fiipino snack and the ingredients are locally produced mainly rice flour and some cheese for the toppings. This is eaten with a number of other dishes but moreso compliments with Dinuguan (a filipino pork stew).
What's your favorite local snack? And have you made one from scratch?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
27 Feb 20
That sounds delicious. Can it be topped with something other than cheese?
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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27 Feb 20
Yeah, it really depends on the region where you reside in the Philippines because every region has their own take on it. Some even put some Mango pudding as filling on it. If you have a nearby Goldilocks fast food chain at your State you can buy some there too. Thanks for your response.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
27 Feb 20
@StyleWithSense Mango pudding sounds delicious.
I think a local snack here would probably be something like moon pies. They are chocolate pies with cream filling.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes it is really delicious and has that unique sweetness combined. Moon Pies sounds delicious too! You can never go wrong with cream filling 
Thanks for your response and for sharing that Moon Pie snack.
Thanks for your response and for sharing that Moon Pie snack.1 person likes this
@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
27 Feb 20
I love puto but I don`t eat it with dinuguan. 
I love to eat ube halaya and leche flan. I make my own when I visit Philippines
I love to eat ube halaya and leche flan. I make my own when I visit Philippines 1 person likes this
@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
@m_audrey6788 Oh my, you are making me craaave! Haha! I do have a sweet tooth and boy Halo-halo is such a staple! thanks for your response.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
Yeah it's more fun making your own snacks and treat from scratch especially those that are locally and traditionally made snacks. Thanks for responding! I do love Ube Halaya and Leche Flan combined makes a good Halo-Halo! Yummy! . Thanks for sharing.
. Thanks for sharing.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
27 Feb 20
I never had anything like that but they certainly sound good.
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@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
28 Feb 20
@StyleWithSense I'll keep that in mind and will try it next time I'm near an Asian store. We don't have a Goldilocks nearby
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
You should definitely try some when you have the chance to visit an Asian store or a known Filipino fast-food chain called Goldilocks they sell such there too! and are exported from the Philippines. Thanks for responding. 
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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29 Feb 20
@Marilynda1225 Oh i see, It maybe from other state. But yeah please do check on your local asian store. thanks for response!
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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2 Mar 20
@DianneN You're very welcome. thanks for sharing!
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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29 Feb 20
Thank you! and yes it sure is. Wow, fresh fruits are very healthy. good choice!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Feb 20
@StyleWithSense You're welcome. Yes, they're quite good and I know what's in them.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
wow! just reading it makes me hungry! I do love a fudgy brownies and yes! made from scratch is really good because you know what you are putting on your treat and is all naturally made. Thanks for sharing.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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29 Feb 20
@just4him True! it's good that you have known what's the ingredient of the dish cos you make it yourself. Have a great day!
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
28 Feb 20
@StyleWithSense I will when I have time to make those Putos.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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28 Feb 20
Oh really? well, i'm glad that it reminded you of the Filipino snacks and yes please make one! we sure do love to see you post it here too. Thanks for sharing!
well, i'm glad that it reminded you of the Filipino snacks and yes please make one! we sure do love to see you post it here too. Thanks for sharing!1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
29 Feb 20
If only I could get a taste of that snack.
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@StyleWithSense (1954)
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29 Feb 20
awe you can buy some at Goldilocks though haha or better make one. I guarantee you it's not that hard to make! And all the ingredients you can buy inexpensively at super markets. Thanks for responding!
@StyleWithSense (1954)
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29 Feb 20
@Aleskys Wow! that's seems to be really a healthy dish! Thanks for sharing.
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@Aleskys (5879)
• Venezuela
29 Feb 20
@StyleWithSense I made chicken with pure and salad.
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