This simple biko recipe uses glutinous rice and coconut milk with ginger and brown sugar to make a popular Filipino kakanin. This sweet, chewy treat is often served at special events and parties. Sprinkle with Latik (Toasted Coconut Milk Curds), for the perfect finish!
This classic Filipino ricecake is believed to have originated from the Philippines' traditional rice cooking practices. The rice has been a staple in Filipino cuisine for centuries. This combination of glutinous, coconut, and brown sugar shows how abundant these crops are in the Philippines. Desserts such as this were created to make creative use of these staples.
The dish is a symbol for Filipino hospitality. It's often shared with friends and family, and has been passed on through generations.
You'll love this Filipino Sticky Cassava Snack, the Ube Pichi pichi, and our Champorado if you like sweet, sticky coconut goodness.
Ingredients you'll need
Glutinous Rice: Also known as Malagkit, sweet sticky rice or glutinous rice, this rice gives the biko a chewy and sticky texture.
Full fat coconut milk:Creamy, creamy coconut milk complements the sweetness of the latik.
GingerAdding ginger slices to the coconut milk and sugar mixture adds a subtle spice to the dessert. It also enhances the flavor.
Brown Sugar:Adds a caramel-like sweetness to the coconut. If dark brown sugar isn't available, coconut sugar or light brown sugar can be substituted.
Banana Leaves:While banana leaves are optional, they not only prevent the biko sticking to the baking dish during cooling, but also add an earthy scent to the dish!
Latik:This toasted curds topping adds a coconut flavorful pop to sticky rice cakes! If you want to sweeten your sticky rice cakes, drizzle our coconut caramel sauce on top.
Sweet jackfruit (optional). If sweet jackfruit is your favorite, add it to the biko-rice mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Equipment Required
Medium pot with lid
8x8 baking dish
Wok or large skillet with high sides
Spatula
How to Make Biko
Cook the glutinous risotto. Add the glutinous to the bottom of the medium pot, and rinse the rice until it runs clear. Drain the rice and place it on the stove with 2 cups water. Bring to a rolling boil. After boiling, reduce the heat and cover. After 20 minutes of simmering, remove the rice from the heat. ).
The coconut milk and sugar mixture should be simmered. Add the dark sugar, salt, ginger and coconut milk to a large saucepan on medium heat. Stir the ingredients together, and then bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the rice once the mixture has boiled.
Cook until thickened. Stir in the rice until it is well combined. Cook, stirring frequently, until the biko becomes thick and can easily be pulled away from the side, approximately 15-20 minutes. When the biko becomes difficult to stir, you'll know it is ready.
Prepare your baking dish. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. You can line the dish with banana leaves if you wish (more information in the notes). Set aside.
Transfer the sticky rice mixture into the baking dish. Then remove the ginger pieces and pour the sticky-rice mixture into the baking dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Let the sticky rice cake cool completely, and then serve. Let the sticky rice cake cool completely. Serve biko in square or diamond shape, topped with latik or other toppings. Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
Biko is served on banana leaf-lined plates or trays as a sweet snack or dessert. Biko is usually served at room temperature, with a cup or tea, hot chocolate, or coffee. You can serve it with fresh fruit like sweet jackfruit or mango slices or banana slices.
Recipe FAQs
Biko is gluten-free.
Yes. Biko is not only vegan friendly, but also gluten-free.
What is the difference between glutinous and sweet rice?
In Filipino cooking, sweet rice and glutinous or sticky rice are used interchangeably and to refer to the exact same ingredient.
Can I substitute white sugar for brown sugar?
Although technically white sugar can be used, your rice cake won't have the same caramel flavor. If you do not have brown sugar I would recommend coconut sugar instead.
Storage Instructions
After the biko reaches room temperature, store the leftovers in an airtight container. You can also cover the baking dish with plastic wrap. Keep leftovers in your refrigerator for up 4 days.
This delicious dessert may freeze well, although we haven't tried it ourselves. Please let us know if you give it a go and get good results!
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This simple biko recipe uses glutinous, brown, and coconut sugar to make a popular Filipino kakanin. This sweet, chewy treat is often served at special events and parties. Sprinkle with Latik (Toasted Coconut Milk Curds), for the perfect finish!
Ingredients
2 cups
sweet rice (also known as glutinous rice), washed
2 cups
water
3 cups
(about
2
cans) full-fat coconut milk
1
-inch ginger, sliced into
3
pieces
1 cup
brown sugar (dark brown preferred)
½ teaspoon
salt
Oil, for greasing the pan
Optional: Banana leaves
Latik, for topping
Instructions
Cook the sweet rice.
Add the glutinous rice into the bottom of a medium pot and wash the rice until the water runs clear. Drain and set on the stove, along with 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer the glutinous rice for about 20 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside (keep the lid on!).
Simmer the coconut milk sugar mixture.
In a wide saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut milk, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the cooked rice.
Cook until thickened.
Stir the cooked rice in until well combined, then cook, stirring often, until the biko thickens and easily pulls away from the sides, about 15-20 minutes. You’ll know the biko is ready when it is difficult to stir.
Prepare your baking dish.
Grease an 8×8 baking dish. If you’d like, you can also line it with banana leaves (more info in notes if you need directions). Set aside.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Remove the pieces of ginger, then pour the sticky rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, spread it into an even layer.
Cool, slice then serve.
Allow the sticky rice cake to cool completely. Slice into square or diamond shapes and serve biko topped with latik, or as desired. Enjoy.
Notes
If you are a fan, mix in the jackfruit before taking it off the heat.
You can make this recipe sweeter by adding more sugar or topping it with the coconut caramel from our suman recipe.
Banana Leaves - If your banana leaves have frozen, you can run them under hot water to defrost. Rinse thoroughly and wipe with a soft towel. As needed, cut a banana to line the pan. The banana leaves can be heated on both sides over low heat and set aside. After the banana leaves have cooled, you can line your baking dish with them.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:Filipino
Keywords : rice, dessert, filipino snack, brown sugar
Sweet Simple Vegan published the recipe for Easy Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake).
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