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Cassava Suman

Cassava Suman is a classic Filipino kakanin made with grated cassava, brown sugar, young coconut, and butter, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until soft and chewy. This budget-friendly native delicacy is perfect for merienda, dessert, or breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Merienda, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 8
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cheesecloth or fine sieve
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Steamer
  • Kitchen twine (or strips of banana leaf)
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated cassava
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup grated young coconut
  • ¼ cup melted butter or margarine or coconut milk
  • Banana leaves for wrapping
  • Kitchen twine or strips of banana leaves for tying

Instructions
 

  • Squeeze the grated cassava using a cheesecloth or fine sieve to remove excess liquid.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, brown sugar, grated young coconut, and melted butter. Mix well until evenly combined.
  • Pass the banana leaves over low heat or an open flame for a few seconds to soften them. Cut into uniform pieces.
  • Spoon a portion of the cassava mixture onto a banana leaf and shape it into a small log.
  • Roll the banana leaf tightly around the mixture and fold the ends to seal.
  • Tie two wrapped suman together using kitchen twine or strips of banana leaf.
  • Arrange the wrapped suman in a steamer over boiling water.
  • Steam for 30 to 45 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Let the cassava suman cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Squeezing out excess moisture from the cassava helps achieve a firmer, chewier texture.
  • Briefly heating the banana leaves makes them more flexible and less likely to tear while wrapping.
  • You can substitute the butter with margarine or coconut milk for a richer coconut flavor.
  • Steam only after the water has reached a rolling boil to ensure even cooking.
  • Cassava suman pairs perfectly with hot coffee, hot chocolate (sikwate), salabat, or fresh coconut juice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat by steaming for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Cassava recipe, Cassava suman, Fiipino dessert, Filipino kakanin, Native delicacy, Stemed cassava, suman kamoteng kahoy, sumang balinghoy
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