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Sulpot nga Alupi (Cassava Suman "sticks")

Recalling childhood memories, sulpot is a kind of toy made from thin and hollow bamboo tubes.



It's a sort of pressured toy gun that uses wet newspaper or plant seeds as bullets.


One end is where pressure is applied that shoots the bullet from the other end. And mind you, it really hurts! 


With its this cylindrical shape, native delicacy resembling this native toy is also called sulpot and is basically alupi or cassava suman.



It is made with grated balinghoy (cassava) mixed with coconut milk and meat plus sugar and other flavorings. It is then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.


Here's an easy recipe in making Sulpot-style Alupi or Cassava Suman sticks.


Ingredients

5 cups grated cassava
2 cups young coconut, shredded and drained
1.5 cups white/light brown sugar
1 cup gata, coconut creme
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Banana leaves as wrap

How to Cook Sulpot
  1. Clean banana leaves. Wilt the banana leaves over flame for easy folding
  2. Squeeze the grated cassava through a cheesecloth to remove the juices.
  3. In a bowl, combine cassava, gata, young coconut and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and set aside
  4. Place 3 tablespoons of the cassava mixture on the banana leaf, roll to create cylindrical shape and wrap tightly. Just estimate the amount depending on the size of your banana leaves.
  5. Arrange on a steamer and cook for about 30 to 45 minutes. Make adjustments if ever.
  6. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.



Make adjustments to this recipe accoding to your taste to fully enjoy this native delicacy. The flat version is popularly called alupi and is among the most populary native delicacies across the region. Enjoy.



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