You Know You're From Bacolod, Philippines If...You Also Prepare "Valenciana" and "Suman" every Nov.1!

Galuto man kamo Valenciana kag Suman

kun "tig-kalalag" (All Souls Day)!

Ako~nagaluto guid! heheh ☺

"Valenciana"

"Suman"

Ingredients:

'Pilit' ('Malagkit' / Glutinous Rice)~ 1 & 1/4 kilos

Mature Coconut ("Lubi")~4 peices, grated

Brown Sugar~1 kilo

'Pinipig' (Dried Young Coconut)~1/2 cup

Water~4 cups

Topping:

"Latik" (toasted bits that remain when coconut milk is cooked until the oil is extracted)

Instructions:

1.) Place the grated coconut in a bowl. Add the water and squeeze to extract about 4 cups coconut milk, set aside and discard used grated coconut.

2.) In a pot, boil the coconut milk. Add the sugar; stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved. Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until it slightly thickens.

3.) Add the cooked 'pilit' ('malagkit' / glutinous rice) and pinipig into the pot and mix well to combine. Transfer cooked SUMAN to a serving dish (you can line it w/ banana leaves if you like, for a 'native touch'). Spread evenly with "latik" before serving.

More foods we had this All Saints Day & All Souls Day...

Steamed Puto

(home-made "Filipino favorite" Steamed Puto with cheese) ☺

Instructions:

1.) Boil water in a steamer.

2.) Combine Puto Mix and water until well blended. Add the sugar and mix for 30 seconds. Gradually add cooking oil and continue mixing until smooth. Pour into puto molds about 3/4 full.

3.) Steam for 25 minutes. Puto is cooked when surface is shiny and bounces back when pressed. Brush the surface with Selecta Butterfresh Margarine or any brand you prefer.

"Alope" and "Bicho-Bicho"

Baked Macaroni

~as per 'special request' of my beloved son B.E. ♥