Suman Moron (Chocolate Moron) with Nuts

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What is it?

Suman Morón or Chocolate Morón (pronounced with the stress on the

last syllable) or Muron, is an Eastern Visayan sweet rice cake
comparable to the Suman that we all know. Moron, however, is made
by rolling two layers together. The first layer is vanilla flavored while
the second one is mixed with cocoa powder and sometimes with
peanuts added.

It is a popular delicacy in Leyte specifically in Tacloban City. It is

always a part of local festivities such as fiestas, festivals, and
birthdays. You will also see these commonly sold in pasalubong shops
or stalls for tourists to bring home to their family and friends.

Typically paired with hot coffee or Tsokolate Batirol, a Filipino hot

chocolate drink, for a complete breakfast or snack.
How to Wrap Chocolate Moron

You can also intertwine the vanilla and chocolate mix together instead
of rolling the layers together. To do so, just roll the vanilla mixture into
a ¾ inch log and do the same with the chocolate mixture. Place them
side by side and then twist them together until it forms into one big
roll.
Serving and Storing

You can enjoy the Chocolate Moron as is, but you can also add a few
ingredients to make it extra special.

For leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days to a
week. Warm it using a microwave oven or steamer when you are ready
to eat some more!
Here are some more Sticky Rice Cake varieties that you can
sink your teeth into!

Suman sa Lihiya or Suman Bulagta is a Filipino delicacy of glutinous rice mixed with a bit of lye
water, wrap in banana leaves and then boiled in water.
Cassava Suman is a Filipino delicacy of steaming a mixture of grated cassava, coconut milk, and
sugar in banana leaves.
Espanol is made of toasted glutinous rice flour cooked in coconut milk. A popular hearty and
healthy snack that only needs 4 basic ingredients.