04/24/2025
SUMAN SA LIHIYA
INGREDIENTS;
● 2 cups glutinous rice
● 2 cups water - for soaking
● 1 teaspoon lye water (lihiya)
● banana leaves - for wrapping
TOPPING:
● Grated coconut
● White sugar
● Ponded sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
● Wash the glutinous rice and drain the water. Repeat several times.
● Transfer rice in a bowl. Add the lye water and mix thoroughly. The rice will turn yellow in color but that is normal. Let it sit for an hour.
● Prepare the banana leaves. Cut the banana leaves at least 12 inches long each. Wash them with water and pat dry. Heat each leaf by running it real quick on top of your stove with the heat/fire on. This will make the banana leaves more pliable.
● Scoop about 2 spoonfuls of the rice and place it on top of the leaf at the center, Fold the leaf in half. From the end where the rice is, fold it again this time only about 2 inches thick towards the center and then one more to close. Now, fold about ¼ of one of the end openings towards the middle. With the closed end facing down, tap it a few times to pack in the rice. Add more rice thru the top opening if needed but remember to leave some space as the rice will still expand while cooking. Now, fold the top end towards the center to completely close it.
● Make another of the same size. Pair them together with the folded openings facing each other. Bind them together at both ends with a cotton string.
● Place the assembled pairs in a big pot and add enough water to cover them. Cover the pot and bring to boil at high heat. Once it starts to boil, lower heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes.
● Serve warm or cold with latik sauce or a combination of grated coconut, pounded sesame seeds, and white sugar.
Lutong Pinoy Recipe ❣️
