Recipe of Puto Maya and Sikwate

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Instructions:

Step 1
• Wash glutinous rice and soak in water for 2 hours.
Step 2
• Drain the rice and mix it with coconut milk, water, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
• Cut banana leaves into squares and briefly heat over an open flame to soften.
Step 4
• Spoon a portion of the rice mixture onto a banana leaf square and fold it into a packet.
Step 5
• Steam the packets for 30-35 minutes until the rice is cooked and sticky.
Step 6
• Serve warm.
Step 7
• (Sikwate):
Step 8
• Dissolve cocoa powder in hot water to make a thick chocolate paste.
Step 9
• In a pot, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of water and milk (if using) until hot but not boiling.
Step 10
• Mix the chocolate paste into the hot liquid and whisk until smooth.
Step 11
• Serve the hot chocolate alongside the Puto Maya for dipping.