Tupig

Tupig is a yummy Filipino treat made from glutinous rice that is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over hot coals. It's kind of like a rice cake, but it's sweeter and has a really nice, chewy texture.

To make tupig, you start by soaking the glutinous rice in water for a few hours. This helps it get really sticky and stretchy, which is what gives tupig its unique texture. The soaked rice is then ground up into a soft dough, which is mixed with coconut milk and sugar to add some sweetness.

Next, you take a piece of banana leaf and spread some of the rice dough on top of it. You can add other ingredients like shredded coconut, peanuts, or even chocolate if you want to get really fancy! Then you fold the banana leaf up around the rice mixture, sort of like a present. The folded-up tupig is then cooked over hot coals until it's nice and browned on the outside but still soft and chewy inside.

When you open up the banana leaf, you'll see a delicious, sweet-smelling tupig that's just waiting to be eaten! It's a really popular snack in the Philippines, especially during celebrations like festivals and weddings. So if you ever get the chance to try a piece of tupig, go for it - your taste buds will thank you!