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Dairy-Free Mani Pittu (Steamed Rice Cakes) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Mani Pittu (Steamed Rice Cakes)

Delicate steamed rice cakes made dairy-free, served with coconut milk and sugar for a traditional Sri Lankan snack.

50m4 servings
DAIRY-free
300 cal|5g protein|45g carbs|10g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Flour
  • 1 cup Grated Coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine rice flour, grated coconut, and salt.
  2. 2Gradually add water, mixing until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. 3Fill a pittu steamer with alternating layers of the rice flour mixture and grated coconut.
  4. 4Steam for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. 5Serve hot with coconut milk and sugar.

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