Binalay Recipe
The Binalay Recipe is a sweet snack from the Philippines. It is a rice cake that is soft and light. This snack is good for family time or special days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Banana leaves for wrapping
- Water for steaming
Instructions
Prepare the banana leaves
- Wash and cut banana leaves into small squares.
- Heat them lightly over fire to make soft.
Make the batter
- Mix rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour coconut milk slowly and stir until smooth.
Wrap the mixture
- Scoop some batter into banana leaves.
- Fold neatly and tie if needed.
Steam the wraps
- Put the wrapped batter in the steamer.
- Steam for 30–40 minutes until cooked.
Cool and serve
- Take them out and let cool a little.
- Unwrap and enjoy your soft Binalay.
Notes
- Use fresh banana leaves for best taste.
- Stir batter well to avoid lumps.
- Do not put too much batter in each wrap.
- Steam on medium heat for even cooking.
- Let it cool before unwrapping for nice shape.