English: Rice cake / Deutsch: Reiskuchen / Español: Pastel de arroz / Português: Bolo de arroz / Français: Gâteau de riz / Italiano: Torta di riso /
Puto is a filipino term for steamed rice cake. Puto is a traditional Filipino steamed rice cake that is often eaten for breakfast or as a snack. It is made from rice flour and sugar, and can be flavored with a variety of ingredients such as coconut milk, pandan leaves, and cheese.
Here are some examples of different types of puto:
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Puto bumbong: A purple-colored puto made from glutinous rice flour that is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season, topped with butter, sugar, and grated coconut.
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Puto kutsinta: A brown-colored puto made from cassava flour and brown sugar, often flavored with lye water and topped with grated coconut.
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Puto cheese: A savory puto flavored with grated cheese, often served as a snack or appetizer.
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Puto maya: A sweet puto made from glutinous rice, often flavored with coconut milk and served with mango or hot chocolate.
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Puto pao: A puto that is stuffed with a savory filling such as pork adobo or chicken asado.
Other similar foods from different cuisines include:
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Mochi: A Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice flour, often filled with sweetened red bean paste or ice cream.
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Mantou: A Chinese steamed bun made from wheat flour, often served as a side dish or stuffed with meat or vegetables.
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Idli: A South Indian steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served for breakfast or as a snack.
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Bánh bò: A Vietnamese steamed rice cake made from rice flour and tapioca starch, often flavored with pandan and coconut milk.
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Cuchinta: A Filipino rice cake made from rice flour and brown sugar, often flavored with lye water and topped with grated coconut.
