Biko with Latik (Rice Cake with Caramel Topping)

This is Biko with Latik (Rice Cake with Caramel Topping).Biko is a popular Filipino rice cake made from sticky rice and is usually topped with latik. It is often served during parties and holidays. Enjoy this recipe from us at Filipino Chow.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of glutinous rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 3⁄4 cups of brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 can of coconut milk for latik topping (optional)

Instructions

1. In a pot bring glutinous rice and water to a boil.
2. Cook this until the rice is done and almost dry then remove from heat and set that aside.
3. In another pot combine 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk and brown sugar.
4. Bring this to a boil.
5. Add the cooked rice.
6. Cook over low heat for about about 30-40 minutes while stirring constantly until the rice mixture is almost dry and sticky.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Transfer to a serving tray.

For the Topping:

1. Heat 1 cup of coconut milk in a pan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Keep stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the milk turn into oil and leave a solid residue.
4. Remove from heat and spread the latik on top of the Biko.
5. Serve warm.
6. Enjoy.

By Pandora Dawn

not mine.credit and source: FILIPINOCHOW

Yema

These are made with the simplest ingredients: eggs and sugar. One piece is never enough.

These little balls are made with the simplest ingredients—eggs and sugar—yet they taste so good that one piece is never enough. When forming them into balls, dust hands with sugar to keep the mixture from sticking to your palms.

Makes 40 balls   
Prep Time 15 minutes  
Cooking Time 1 hour

INGREDIENTS:
For the filling
36 egg yolks
12 whole eggs
1 kilo white sugar

For the caramel coating
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

 PROCEDURE:
1  Combine egg yolks and whole eggs with white sugar in a double boiler. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thick.

2  Cool mixture, then form into balls and sprinkle with sugar. Keep yema balls in the refrigerator while you prepare the caramel coating.

3  In a heavy duty saucepan, mix  white sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Boil until sugar has completely dissolved and turned caramel in color.  (Click to see How to Make Caramel Sauce)

4  Then dip each yema ball in the syrup. Work quickly before the caramel hardens. Set dipped yema balls on a pan greased with oil or lined with a nonstick Silicone sheet. Cool completely.

not mine.credit and source:YUMMY.PH

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