Kalamay

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sweet and sticky kalamay is a popular Filipino delicacy which consists of coconut milk, glutinous rice, and brown sugar. It is produced in a time-consuming process in which the rice and coconut milk are boiled, ground into a paste, mixed with brown sugar, and then cooked until the desired consistency is achieved. There are numerous regional varieties of kalamay in the Philippines which often differ in the additional ingredients and serving styles. Most varieties are eaten on their own as a sweet snack or a nutritious breakfast, but they are also commonly used as a sweetener in various desserts and beverages.