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Suman (Filipino Steamed Sticky Rice Cakes)

Banana leaf gives suman—a steamed sticky rice cake—a distinct tinge of green and imparts a floral fragrance. Serve it with a generous sprinkle of muscovado sugar or a side of sweet ripe mango.

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