Heart-Healthy Puto Balanghoy
Indulge in a guilt-free Filipino classic with this Heart-Healthy Puto Balanghoy recipe, a modern twist on the beloved cassava cake. Made with fresh grated cassava, creamy coconut milk, and naturally sweet coconut sugar, this steamed delicacy is both nutritious and delicious. Egg whites replace whole eggs to lower cholesterol, while banana leaves or parchment paper lend traditional flair and convenient serving. Perfectly light and fluffy, thanks to a touch of baking powder, this gluten-free treat is ready in under an hour, making it ideal for snack time or dessert. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this fiber-rich, heart-healthy puto is sure to please your palate while promoting wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh cassava
- 200 milliliters coconut milk
- 100 grams coconut sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 package banana leaves or parchment paper
Instructions
Peel and grate the fresh cassava. Once grated, squeeze out any excess liquid using a clean cloth or cheesecloth to minimize bitterness.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, coconut sugar, egg whites, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
Prepare your chosen steaming equipment (steamer or large pot with a steaming rack) and line individual puto molds or small ramekins with banana leaves or parchment paper.
Pour the cassava batter into the lined molds, filling them about 3/4 full to allow room for expansion as they cook.
Arrange the filled molds in the steamer, ensuring they are not too tightly packed to allow steam circulation.
Cover the steamer with the lid either wrapped in a clean towel or with a vent to prevent water droplets from falling into the batter.
Steam over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until the puto balanghoy is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Carefully remove the molds from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before peeling off the banana leaves or parchment paper.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious and heart-healthy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1840 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1643 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
