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Cebuano word puto balanghoy comes from Cebuano puto, Cebuano balanghoy (Cassava.)
puto (Cebuano)
A rice cake cooked by boiling or steaming rice. A similar dish that uses egg whites and flour.
balanghoy (Cebuano)
Cassava.
puto balanghoy (Cebuano)
A steamed cassava cake made with grated cassava root, grated coconut meat and sugar.