Mold the cassava mix into a cylindrical shape approx. 4-5 inches long. Roll the banana leaf firmly to wrap the cassava mix then fold both sides of the leaf to secure the cassava inside. Repeat the process until all cassava mixture are done. Arrange suman in a steamer and steam for 40 to 45 minutes.
In a bowl, combine cassava, sugar, and coconut milk. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of mixture onto a banana leaf and shape into a log. Fold banana leaf over mixture to enclose and roll tightly into a log. Fold both ends and tie with kitchen twine. Arrange prepared suman in a steamer and steam for about 35 to 45 minutes or until firm.
In a steamer, boil 6 cups of water. Then arrange the wrapped cassava mixture and steam for 30 to 35 minutes or until the texture becomes firm.
Cassava is a nutty-flavored, starchy root vegetable or tuber. Native to South America, it’s a major source of calories and carbs for people in many countries. Nigeria, Thailand, and Indonesia are the top cassava-producing countries in the world ( 1 ).