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Bollo de arroz (bollo de arroz)

A sweet rice cake steamed wrapped in bijao leaves, which give it a delicate fragrance. It is soft and slightly creamy thanks to the coconut milk, and is often enjoyed at breakfast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Soak the rice in water for 2 hours, then drain it.
  2. Blend the rice with the coconut milk and milk until you have a fairly smooth purée.
  3. Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, then mix well.
  4. Blanch the bijao leaves for a few seconds to soften them, then dry them.
  5. Spoon the batter onto the leaves, fold them into tightly closed parcels and tie them.
  6. Arrange the parcels in a dish and bake at 180 °C for 50 to 60 minutes.
  7. Let them cool slightly before opening the parcels and serving.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. Replace the bijao leaves with baking paper or oiled aluminium foil.

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Original Ecomely recipe.