Buko Pandan Suman

Suman
Filling

Suman
1

In a pot over medium-low heat, add the pandan leaves, coconut milk, and coconut cream. Stir and simmer until aromatic.

2

Add rice, salt, sugar, and buko pandan flavoring. Mix until almost cooked and sticky.

Filling
3

In a pan with a bit of oil, add sugar and allow to caramelize.

4

Mix in water and coconut meat. Mix well until coconut meat is coated with caramelized sugar. Set aside to cool.

Assembly
5

Place banana leaves, 2 at a time, in a microwave for 30 seconds.

6

Spread about 1/2 a cup of suman on a banana leaf, shape into a square.

7

Place about 1/2 tablespoon of filling slightly below the middle of the suman. Roll the banana leaf, using it to secure a suman log inside.

8

Add another banana leaf and roll. Fold the sides and tie with pandan leaf strips.

9

Steam for 20 minutes and serve with more filling and coconut cream.