Description
Indulge in the rich and sweet flavors of this Special Biko Recipe, a Filipino sticky rice dessert topped with decadent latik. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Main Biko:
- 2 cups glutinous rice (malagkit)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
For the Latik Topping:
- 1 cup coconut cream (kakang gata)
Instructions
- Rinse the Glutinous Rice: Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear.
- Cook the Rice: Cook the rice with water until fully cooked but sticky.
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: Combine coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt in a pan. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine Rice and Coconut Mixture: Add cooked rice to the pan and stir to fully incorporate.
- Cook the Mixture: Cook over medium-low heat until very thick and sticky.
- Make Latik Topping: Cook coconut cream until golden brown curds form. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer rice mixture to a pan, top with latik, cool, then slice.
Notes
- Substitute white sugar for a lighter version.
- Serve on banana leaves for added aroma.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
