Fiesta Suman Recipe
A favorite native delicacy just got a fruity twist!
Preparation Time
5 min.
Cooking Time
1 hr.
Serving Size
5
Categories
- Dessert
- Fruit
- Del Monte Fruit Cocktail
Ingredients:
- - banana leaves
- 1 can DEL MONTE Fiesta Fruit Cocktail (836g)
- 2 pcs buko
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, brown
- 1 kg cassava
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation:
1. Pass banana leaves over flame until slightly wilted. Cut into 7 x 10-inch pieces. Set aside.
2. Cook DEL MONTE Fiesta Fruit Cocktail selections and buko with 1/2 cup of brown sugar for 10 minutes. Remove from flame. Combine with cassava, vanilla and remaining brown sugar. Mix well.
3. Measure every 1/4 cup of cassava mixture and place on one end of cut out banana leaf. Roll then fold ends to seal. Steam for 35 minutes.
Lusog Notes
"This recipe provides vitamin C that not only helps resist infections and strengthen blood vessels, but also helps in the development of healthy gums and teeth.
Chef`s Tip
Heating the banana leaves makes them pliable and easy to work with so you can fold and roll the suman. It also gives a nice aroma to the dessert.
Cooking Skills Needed
- Steaming
- Simmering
Cooking Tools Needed
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoon
- Pot
- Spatula