Glutinous Rice Cake (Bibingka Biko)

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A dessert using a glutinous rice variety called, "sweet rice."

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups glutinous rice
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • banana leaves (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Steam glutinous rice in 6 cups of water in low heat.
  2. Add 1 can coconut milk and white sugar 5 minutes before rice is done.
  3. In a saucepan, melt brown sugar with the other can of coconut milk until the mixture is thick.
  4. Take a rectangular, medium-sized pyrex pan or baking pan.
  5. Lay banana leaves, if available, on the bottom of the pan and press the cooked rice into the pan.
  6. Top with the brown sugar syrup.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees in the oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Cool and cut into squares. Excellent for dessert or snack.

To learn more about rice, read the ORIENT article on this versatile grain.


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