Fagao or Puto (Steamed Chinese smiling cupcake) aka Pot Pan/ Poutou

Since this last post back in 2013, I am still trying to perfect the smile. It is unfortunately still a work-in-progress. I did try a few flavours in an attempt to make the rice cake smile, but to no avail. However, the puto did taste good. Actually, they had the same taste as the one my mum did. These are best eaten fresh.  I tried orange flavoured, pandan and green tea. I was glad that all had very distinct flavours. I have to try again before Chinese New Year. Hopefully, by then, I will have a foolproof recipe.