Puto Maya

Puto Maya is more accurately, a type of biko. It is made from glutinous rice (usually purple glutinous rice called tapol) soaked in water, drained and then placed into a steamer for 30 minutes. This rice mixture is then combined with coconut milk, salt, sugar and ginger juice and returned to the steamer for another 25 to 30 minutes. It is popular in the Cebuano-speaking regions of the Philippines. It is traditionally served as small patties and eaten very early in the morning with sikwate (hot chocolate). It is also commonly paired with ripe sweet mangoes.

One of my favorite food in the morning. It feels like my day isn't complete without eating Puto Maya. My mom used to cook this dish but lately, she's really busy and had other errands to do. We just buy from our neighbor who sells foods early in the morning.