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Kalamay

Kalamay is a sweet Filipino treat that is made from rice flour and coconut milk. To make kalamay, we mix rice flour and coconut milk together and cook it slowly over low heat. We add sugar to make it sweet and stir it constantly until it becomes thick and sticky. Then we pour it into a mold or container and let it cool and set.

Kalamay can come in different flavors such as ube, latik, or chocolate. Ube is a type of purple yam that adds a sweet flavor and a pretty purple color. Latik is made from coconut milk that has been simmered until it turns into a sweet, caramel-like topping. Chocolate kalamay is made by adding cocoa powder to the rice flour and coconut milk mixture.

Kalamay is perfect for a snack or a dessert, especially during special occasions. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with other Filipino treats such as suman or bibingka.