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Easy Biko Recipe (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Dessert)

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Description

Biko is a traditional Filipino kakanin (rice cake) made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar, then topped with a thick, caramel-like latik syrup. It’s soft, chewy, and packed with coconut goodness!


Ingredients

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  • For the Sticky Rice:
  • 2 cups glutinous rice (malagkit rice)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • For the Latik Topping:
  • 1/2 can (6-7 oz) coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Step 1: Cook the Sticky Rice
  • Rinse & Cook the Rice – Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Cook it in a rice cooker with 1 ½ cups of water (or use a pot on the stovetop, simmering until tender).
  • Step 2: Make the Coconut Caramel Sauce
  • Heat the Coconut Milk – In a large pan, heat coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir continuously until sugar dissolves.
  • Combine with Rice – Once the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes), add the cooked glutinous rice. Stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes until thick and sticky.
  • Step 3: Make the Latik Topping
  • Caramelize Coconut Cream & Sugar – In a small saucepan, heat coconut cream and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until it becomes thick like caramel (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Step 4: Assemble & Serve
  • Transfer to a Pan – Spread the sticky rice mixture evenly into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Add the Latik – Pour the caramelized coconut topping over the rice and spread evenly.
  • Cool & Serve – Let it set for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, steam the cooked rice for 5 minutes before mixing it with the caramel sauce.
  • Want it more traditional? Top with toasted coconut flakes or latik (coconut curds).
  • Make it less sweet by reducing the brown sugar in the sticky rice to ½ cup.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg