The name itself is a conversation starter. After all, it sounds like you’re referring to “moron” as in “idiot” in the English language. Perhaps you could make it a clever way to break the ice on a date and have a good chuckle. Or to spite Valentines Day when it is not your preferred holiday. After all, just like that Kaiser commercial says, Valentines Day is one of the most polarizing holidays of the year -either you love it or you hate it.
But my favorite reason to make Suman Moron for Valentines Day is to have something else aside from the usual heart-shaped chocolate bars. Don’t get me wrong; I love a dark chocolate bar as much as the next vegan girl, but it’s good to try something new every once in a while.
Suman Moron, or Mor-on, or Muron is a type of Suman, a Filipino sweet rice dessert wrapped in aromatic leaves. Suman Moron is made of two sweet layers -vanilla and chocolate. The vanilla layer has sweetened glutinous rice flour while the chocolate layer has the same thing but with chocolate and brown sugar. Both layers are twisted together then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed for flavor infusion. The result is a heavenly combination of sweet flavor and chewy texture.
By the way, you pronounce “Moron” swiftly in one breath, NOT “more-on”, unless you’re cracking a joke or giving it to one (just kidding!).
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As you could tell, the ingredients are very simple. The process -stirring, rolling, wrapping, and steaming, could seem overwhelming but it’s really not that complicated. Basically, after forming the ingredients into a smooth paste, you roll, wrap and steam. The result is worth it.
Suman Moron could be served with a variety of toppings or as is. It’s great with a hot drink like coffee or tea. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week but I suggest to warm it again before serving for best results.
I hope you enjoy making and eating Suman Moron whether you’re celebrating Valentines Day or not. Kain na, let’s eat!