Potu is a traditional Chamorro rice cake.[1] The dish is often eaten as a breakfast snack or served during fiestas.[1]
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| Alternative names | Poto, Chamorro potu |
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| Type | Rice cake |
| Region or state | Mariana Islands |
| Main ingredients | Rice, coconut or tuba (fermented coconut sap) |
Background
editPotu was most likely introduced to Guam by Filipino immigrants during the Spanish era.[2] Tuba is similar to aguardiente and was introduced to Guam as early as 1668 when Diego Luis de San Vitores arrived.[2] Potu is similar to puto in the Philippines where there are many variations, but in Guam it is mainly made of rice and tuba.[2]
Preparation
editThe preparation of potu involves soaking rice overnight in tuba, a fermented coconut sap beverage that imparts a distinctive flavor.[1][3] The softened rice is then finely ground into a smooth paste.[1][3] This mixture is sweetened, flavored with coconut or additional tuba, and shaped into small balls or other forms.[1] Baking powder is added to the mixture prior to cooking.[4] The cakes are steamed until cooked.[1][3]
Another alternative method is to use rice flour without gluten.[3] Also, another substitute is using coconut vinegar instead of tuba.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Potu | Traditional Dessert From Guam | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ a b c Murphy, Shannon (2010-07-14). "Potu: Tuba Rice Cakes - Guampedia". www.guampedia.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Potu | Annie's Chamorro Kitchen". 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ News, Pacific Daily (2021-08-28). "671 Guam Recipes: Chamorro Potu". guampdn.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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