vegan puto (filipino rice cake)

puto is a steamed rice cake that is popular in the philippines.  it is usually eaten as a desert but is also eaten with many filipino dishes like pancit malabon and dinuguan.  puto comes in many variations ranging from different flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors.

i went ghetto and made my own version of a steamer.  i bought a cheap $10 roasting pot and all i did was add a baking rack on top.  instant steamer!