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