Biko
Caramelized glutinous rice & brown sugar dessert. Often topped with latik (recipe here)
Equipment
- 8x8" baking dish or a regular baking pan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice (aka sticky rice)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 cups coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- banana leaf optional
Instructions
- Cook your glutinous rice using water. You can do this in a rice cooker or on the stove. Either will take about 30 minutes. With most glutinous rice, you don’t need to wash or rinse before cooking.
- In a large pot, mix together the cooked rice, coconut milk, brown sugar and salt. Let it simmer and stir frequently until a nice brown color is achieved, about 15 to 20 minutes
- Wash the banana leaf and use it as a lining in a baking dish. The banana leaves are optional but provide for easy non-stick coating. It also imparts a subtle but distinct flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the dish and let it cool. Slice and serve!
- You can add toppings such as grated coconut (traditional) or even peanut butter (not traditional at all)!