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Maligat na Kalamay

Maligat na Kalamay is a delightful Filipino treat that features a sticky sweet texture and a vibrant ube flavor, perfect for celebrations or snacks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Latik
  • 2 cups pure coconut cream Fresh coconut cream is recommended for best flavor.
For the Mixture
  • 750 grams glutinous rice flour Essential for the sticky texture.
  • 380 grams ube macapuno condensed milk Adds sweetness and unique flavor.
  • 1.5 cups rice flour Used to balance the texture.
  • 4 cups coconut milk Enhances the coconut flavor.
  • 1/3 cup sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • to taste ube flavor and color For desired taste and visual appeal.
  • as needed coconut oil For greasing the molder.
  • as needed banana leaves For lining the molder.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the coconut cream into a pan and boil it over medium heat. Stir constantly until it starts to boil and continues cooking until it becomes brown and curdles. Strain it to separate the oil, setting aside both the oil and the curds.
  2. Prepare a bilao or molder by lining it with a clean banana leaf and greasing it with coconut oil.
Cooking
  1. In another bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, ube macapuno condensed milk, rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, ube flavor, and color. Mix well until it is fully dissolved, making sure there are no lumps.
  2. Pour the mixture into a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. When it becomes dry, lower the heat. Keep stirring slowly until the mixture thickens and becomes sticky.
  3. Add some coconut oil from the latik onto the mixture and mix well. Cook until it achieves a thick and sticky consistency.
  4. Quickly transfer the mixture to the bilao, flatten it while hot, and let it cool.
  5. Once cool, slice the mixture into your desired shapes and top with latik.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it for up to a month. Use fresh coconut cream for the best flavor, and be patient during cooking to achieve the perfect consistency.