Puto Maya with Mangoes and Sikwate Recipe

Make the putomaya: Rinse rice, add 3 cups water, and place in a pot. Soak in water for 1 hour then drain. Add coconut milk, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add remaining ingredients and stir. Lower heat and simmer until rice is done, about 15 minutes. Stir rice frequently to keep it from sticking to the pot.

Make the sikwate: Bring 2 cups water to a boilmelted. Add sugar and milk. Adjust sweetnessto taste. Keep warm.

To assemble the putomaya, remove ginger slices. Mold sticky rice into cups or form into small balls and sprinkle with brown sugar. Serve warm with ripe mango slices and sikwate.