Suman sa Lihiya was one of the recipes she featured. SUMAN SA LIHIYA (SUMAN MAGKAYAKAP) INGREDIENTS: 1 kg. malagkit Sungsong (glutinous rice), washed. 1/2 tbsp. lihiya (lye) 1/2 tsp. salt.

Drain the rice from the soaking water, rinse and drain again. Add the lye water and mix to combine. Place ¼ cup of rice in the centre of each banana leaf.

The suman sa lihiya, which has a 30-day shelf life, comes in bite sizes with sachets of coco jam. Each pack contains 12 pieces and sells for P95 while the small bottle of coco jam costs P65.

“KAKANIN” or native delicacies are the uniquely Filipino desserts derived from glutinous rice “kanin” or malagkit. More than the delicacy itself, kakanin embodies a culinary culture that ...