TAGALOG LANG
Did you know that Tagalog Lang translates as "Tagalog Only" in Tagalog?

Recipe for PUTO MAYA (rice cakes)

Puto is the classic Filipino rice cake traditionally made by steaming. But since it is intensive work, you can modify to make a version in a rice cooker or pot. This easy recipe for Puto Maya yields 12 servings.



1 and 1/2 cups of malagkit (glutinous or sticky rice)
1 cup regular rice
2 and 3/4 cups gata (coconut milk)
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 and 1/2 cups grated coconut


1.  Combine the two types of rice in a pot.

2.  Add the coconut milk and water. Stir well.

3. Boil the mixture for 20 minutes or until the rice is soft and fully cooked.

4. Use a spoon to pack the rice firmly into muffin molds. Let cool.

5.  Once cool, remove the rice cakes from the molds and transfer to a serving dish.

6. Top with grated coconut and sugar just before serving.


The Tagalog phrase gaya-gaya puto maya is used to mock someone who is trying to copy someone else (gaya means "to imitate"). The inclusion of puto maya doesn't mean anything; it just makes a nice rhyme in Tagalog.