MANILA, Philippines — No other kakanin is as closely associated with Christmas as Puto Bumbong. It’s a purple-colored cylindrical rice cake that is steamed two at a time in bamboo tubes and is topped ...

Have your tried the not-so-ordinary steamed rice cake called Puto Bao? Puto or steamed rice cake is one of the Filipino classic desserts that is usually served during holidays or eaten during snack or ...