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Puto
Puto (/ˈpuːtoʊ/; from Spanish, meaning "little cake") is a type of steamed rice cake usually served as dessert or snack in the Philippines. It is traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough (galapong).
Etymology
The term "puto" is derived from the Spanish word "pastel", which means "cake". It is believed to have been introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Related Terms
- Galapong - Rice dough used in making puto.
- Kakanin - A general term for Filipino desserts made from glutinous rice.
- Bibingka - Another type of Filipino rice cake, similar to puto but baked instead of steamed.
- Leche Flan - A dessert often served with puto.
- Puto Bumbong - A purple-colored variant of puto, traditionally made during the Christmas season.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Puto
- Wikipedia's article - Puto
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