Description
Biko is a delicious Filipino sticky rice cake with a rich, caramelized coconut topping, perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water and soak for 30 minutes if possible; then drain.
- In a pot, cook the rice with 2 1/2 cups of water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Fold the cooked rice into the coconut-sugar mixture and simmer on low, stirring frequently, for 8–12 minutes until a thick porridge forms.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan, press down smoothly, and optionally spoon a topping of thickened coconut cream and brown sugar over the top.
Notes
Great for meal prep as it reheats well. For serving, cut into small squares and pair with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg