Filipino · snack
Puto (Steamed Rice Cakes)
Puto (Steamed Rice Cakes) reads sweetness 6.7, richness 5.7 and salinity 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino snack, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 5.7 · Salinity 3.9 · Umami 3.8 · Nutty 3.5 · Fruity 2.1 · Floral 2.0 · Funk & Ferment 1.9 · Sourness 0.6 · Earthy 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 2 cups rice flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 oz cheese slices
Time & effort: about 30 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 268.4 kcal, 4.5 g protein, 9.2 g fat, 43.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix rice flour, sugar, baking powder, coconut milk, and water into a smooth batter.
- Pour into greased molds and steam for about 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Top with a small square of cheese before the last few minutes of steaming.
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- Coco Bread — Jamaican
- Apam Balik (Peanut and Sweetcorn Griddle Pancake) — Malaysian
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- Mahamri (Cardamom Coconut Doughnuts) — Swahili Coast
- Pão de Deus — Portuguese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.