Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Recipe
Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Recipe, known as Biko, is a beloved traditional dessert. This sweet treat combines glutinous rice with rich coconut milk.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Wooden stirring spoon
- Fine mesh strainer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice washed and drained
- 1 can 400ml coconut milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Soak glutinous rice for 2 hours.
- Drain rice completely using fine strainer.
- Boil water and coconut milk together.
- Add soaked rice to boiling mixture.
- Stir constantly for 15 minutes.
- Rice should absorb most liquid.
- Add brown sugar and salt.
- Continue stirring for 20 minutes.
- Mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- Grease baking dish with coconut oil.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Smooth surface with wet spoon.
- Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Soak rice properly This ensures even cooking and perfect texture.
- Stir constantly Prevents sticking and ensures smooth consistency.
- Use coconut oil Adds authentic flavor and prevents sticking.
- Don't rush cooling Proper setting creates better slicing results.
- Wet your spoon Prevents sticky mixture from clinging while smoothing.