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Back in the Day: Festive Filipino desserts carry holiday memories

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Video by Craig T. Kojima / ckojima@staradvertiser.com
Puto Maya is a traditional Filipino dessert served at Christmas. Here's how to make it.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Bingkang Binisaya is served in its banana leaf wrapper alongside Puto Maya, a steamed rice dessert. A chocolate drink is a perfect accompaniment.

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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Eva Washburn-Repollo stirs a mixture of black and white rice as it steams. Coconut milk and fresh ginger will be added to make Puto Maya, a favorite holiday dessert in the Philippines.