Puto (Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes)

Step 1

Preheat your steamer over medium heat on the stove.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites, water, and coconut milk until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Sift the rice flour and baking powder over the wet ingredients. Use the whisk to mix all the ingredients together.

Step 4

Pour the sugar into the batter and mix to combine.

Step 5

Scoop the puto mixture into mini muffin molds to about ¾ of the way up. Place the molds into the steamer and cover with a lid.

Step 6

Steam for 8 minutes and remove the lid to see if the puto is fluffy and firm. If you would like to add cheese, cut the cheese into small ½ inch slices and place on top of the puto. Cover with the lid and allow it to melt for about 30 seconds. Remove when the cheese has slightly melted.

Step 7

Remove the puto from the steamer and let sit in the molds for 30 seconds to cool before removing them from the molds. Serve immediately.