Filipino•budget
Cassava Suman
Steamed Cassava Suman is a delicious snack or dessert made with grated yucca and coconut milk. This Filipino cake is tasty, filling, and gluten-free.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 15 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen grated cassava, thawed and drained or 4 cups freshly grated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- 1
With a damp cloth, gently wipe surfaces of banana leaves to remove any dirt or grit. Over high flames, quickly pass leaves for about 3 to 5 seconds to wilt.
- 2
In a bowl, combine cassava, sugar, and coconut milk.
- 3
Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of mixture onto a banana leaf and shape into a log. Fold banana leaf over mixture to enclose and roll tightly into a log. Fold both ends and tie with kitchen twine.
- 4
Arrange prepared suman in a steamer and steam for about 35 to 45 minutes or until firm. Remove from steamer and allow to slightly cool.