Kalamay
Sign in to savethumb|Opened kalamay inside the coconut shell Kalamay (also spelled calamay, literally 'sugar') is a sticky sweet that is known in many regions of the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous rice. It can also be flavored with margarine, peanut butter, or vanilla. Kalamay can be eaten alone, but is usually used as a sweetener for a number of Filipino desserts and beverages. It is related to the Chamorro dessert called kalamai.
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- Instance of
- dish
- Has part
- coconut milk
- Country of origin
- Philippines
- Image
- Bohol Kalamay packaged traditionally inside empty coconut shells.jpg
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- Preparation
- Consumption
- Types
- Origin
- Similar desserts
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thumb|Opened kalamay inside the coconut shell Kalamay (also spelled calamay, literally 'sugar') is a sticky sweet that is known in many regions of the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous rice. It can also be flavored with margarine, peanut butter, or vanilla. Kalamay can be eaten alone, but is usually used as a sweetener for a number of Filipino desserts and beverages. It is related to the Chamorro dessert called kalamai.
==Preparation==
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