
Snacks & baking
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Aromatisation
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Soak the rice in water for 2 hours, then drain it.
- Blend the rice with the coconut milk and milk until you have a fairly smooth purée.
- Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, then mix well.
- Blanch the bijao leaves for a few seconds to soften them, then dry them.
- Spoon the batter onto the leaves, fold them into tightly closed parcels and tie them.
- Arrange the parcels in a dish and bake at 180 °C for 50 to 60 minutes.
- 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.

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