Biko – Filipino Sticky Rice Cake

Ingredients: (Makes 10 Squares)
- Coconut Milk 1 tins
- Glutinous Rice 380g or 13.5oz
- Brown Sugar 250g or 8.8oz
- Water 120g or 4.2oz
- Salt ½ tsp
Instructions:
Soak the glutinous rice in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
Set aside 100ml / 3.5 fl oz) of coconut milk for the topping. In a large pot, bring
300ml coconut milk and 120ml water to a gentle boil. Add the soaked rice and
simmer on medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring regularly.
Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in 150g (5.29oz) brown sugar and salt. Cook for 4–7
minutes, stirring until mixture is sticky and well combined.
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Spread rice mixture evenly into a greased or lined
dish.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining coconut milk and 100g (3.5oz) brown
sugar. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Let cool for 5 minutes and pour
over the rice layer.
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 60–65 minutes, until top is golden and slightly crisp. Let
cool completely. Cut into squares or diamonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories:296.8Cal
- Protein: 3.6g
- Carbs: 57.4g
- Fat: 5.9g