Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Puto from Laguna

On the way back from Tagaytay, we decided to have lunch at one of the stops along the SLEX. After our quick meal, we went to check out stuff for pasalubong. We had only bought pineapples by the roadside in Alfonso, Cavite but not everyone likes pineapples as pasalubong. Instead of pasalubong, we ended up buying some snacks and puto for merienda when we reached home.

The rice cake (puto) came in a box. Puto sold in markets usually come in a paper tray wrapped in cling wrap. In some, they are wrapped in banana leaves.

Here's a look at the puto, which is a "putong bigas" meaning its made entirely of rice. Note that other puto can be a mix of rice and regular or typical flour.

Close-up of the puto

The puto was okay but I do have my suki for puto at the Antipolo Market where I can also get the "putong bigas". I would say that the one we get at the market in Antipolo is of the same if not better quality. I wouldn't mind buying this for personal consumption especially when on travel.

 

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