Kalamay Lansong Recipe (Steamed Sticky Rice Cake)
Soft and chewy steamed sticky rice cake made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and topped with latik.
Servings 16
Calories 230kcal
Cost $8-$10
Equipment
- Steamer
- 8-inch round pan
- Wide pan (for making latik)
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut cream
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 can coconut milk
- ⅔ cup sugar (add more if you like it sweeter)
- A pinch of salt
Optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Banana leaves for lining the pan
Instructions
- Make the latik: Cook the coconut cream until the oil separates and the solids turn golden brown. Strain and set aside the latik and oil.
- Wipe the banana leaves clean, then pass them over a flame for a few seconds to soften.Line an 8-inch round pan, covering the bottom and sides. Brush lightly with latik oil.
- In a bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Steam over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until set.You can wrap the lid with a cloth to help keep water from dripping on top.
- Brush with latik oil while still warm, then add plenty of latik. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Coconut cream: For the latik and oil.
- Coconut milk: Fresh is best, but canned works too.
- Glutinous rice flour: Gives it a soft, chewy texture.
- Banana leaves: Add aroma and help keep it from sticking. Grease the pan or use parchment if needed.
- Vanilla: Optional, but adds flavor.
- Wipe the banana leaves clean and soften them over a flame.
- Mix until smooth so there are no lumps.
- Steam over medium heat until set.
- Brush with latik oil while still warm.
- Let it cool a bit before slicing.
- At room temperature: Keep for the day, if it is not too warm.
- In the fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Steam or microwave until soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg