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Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Recipe)

Biko or Filipino Sticky Rice is a native delicacy in the Philippines.  It consist of glutinous rice, coconut milk and brown sugar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Biko, Biko Recipe, Filipino Native Delicacy, Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Recipe, Mom Food Blog
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Glutinous Rice
  • 3 cups Brown Sugar
  • 3 cups Coconut milk or coconut cream

Instructions

  • Cook the glutinous rice with second washing of coconut milk.  Set aside.
  • Caramelized 1 cup of coconut cream and 1 cup of brown sugar sugar and set it aside for topping later. 
  • In the same pan, add coconut milk and let it boil.  When its oil is starting to come out, add brown sugar until you get this sticky consistency of the coconut and sugar caramel. 
  • Add the cooked glutinous rice and mix it well.
  • Once coconut and sugar caramel are all absorbed by the rice, it is now done.