Biko

Name: Biko
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice, rinsed; 2 cups water; 2 cans coconut milk; 1.5 cups dark brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt

A sweet Filipino sticky rice cake crafted with glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and topped with a rich dark caramel glaze.

60 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

2 cups glutinous rice, rinsed
2 cups water
2 cans coconut milk
1.5 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8-inch baking dish.
2

Combine 2 cups rinsed glutinous rice and 2 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
3

In a separate pan, combine 2 cans coconut milk, 1.5 cups dark brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
4

Set aside 1/2 cup of the coconut caramel, then stir cooked glutinous rice into the remaining syrup until sticky and well blended.
5

Press the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread the reserved caramel on top, and bake for 20 minutes until set.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Biko?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 20 minutes.

What oven temperature does Biko need?

For Biko, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 5.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Biko?

The entry for Biko calls for 1.5 cups dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Biko?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 380 calories, with 4 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Biko?

Store Biko airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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