Puto Calasiao
Puto Calasiao is a type of Filipino soft steamed rice cake; that is well known all over the Philippines for its melt-in-the-mouth feeling. It is a type of puto shaped in small bite-sized portions.
Etymology
The name is derived from Tagalog puto and Calasiao the place of its origin.Description
Puto Calasiao is a type of puto that are shaped in small bite-sized portions that is made out from a semi-glutinous rice that is soaked in water, ground and fermented in earthen jars for three days or more, with just enough sugar to taste, and steamed. It can be topped with cheese or drizzled with chocolate syrup for variation.The Puto Calasiao tradition started dates back from about 1900s, and it originated from the place of Calasiao from the province of Pangasinan where its namesake comes from. It is the town's "white gold" and iconic food. It is known for its sweet, fluffy, chewy, cup-shaped, and small bite-sized soft rice cakes.