Kalamay

Kalamay (also spelled Calamay, literally "sugar") is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular 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.

Kalamay
Kalamay from the province of Bohol packaged inside empty coconut shells. It is the famous delicacy from Bohol Province particularly in the town of Jagna.
Alternative namesCalamay
CourseDessert
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateVisayas, Luzon
Serving temperatureHot, room temperature, cold
Main ingredientsCoconut milk, glutinous rice, brown sugar
VariationsBiko
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