Puto (Rice Muffins)

Ingredients :

* 2 cups rice flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 cups coconut milk
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon anise seeds (optional)
* 1 cup grated coconut (or coconut flakes)

Method :

Sift first four ingredients together. In a mixing bowl, add coconut milk to sifted ingredients and blend well to make a smooth mixture. Add anise seeds. Mix and blend thoroughly and fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Cook in a steamer for 30 minutes. Test for doneness. Muffins are done when toothpick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve hot topped with grated coconut, or butter.