Puto
Puto is a traditional Filipino steamed rice cake that is soft, slightly sweet, and often enjoyed as a snack or paired with savory dishes like dinuguan. It holds cultural significance as a festive and everyday food, commonly served during celebrations and gatherings across the Philippines.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tbsp
- 1 1/4 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 tsp
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Filipino
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Puto originates from indigenous Filipino culinary practices of steaming rice-based cakes, with influences from early Asian rice cake traditions and local fermentation techniques.
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