Puto Tostado is a traditional crispy rice cake made in Altavas, Aklan, and has been produced by the family in Aklan since 1914. It is made by soaking high-quality rice overnight, pounding it into starch, mixing with brown sugar or muscovado, steaming, and then toasting it over charcoal to give it a crunchy texture. Unlike regular soft puto, Puto Tostado is thin, hard, and golden brown with a sweet but mild flavor. The recipe has been passed down through four generations. Although production slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts by local schools and government agencies are helping preserve and promote the craft through training and documentation. There are challenges, like changes in ingredients to lower costs, which may affect the original taste and authenticity of this heritage delicacy.
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