Biko Espesyal Recipe
( with macapuno strings )
BIKO- is traditional Filipino rice cake recipe consist of cooked sweet rice/glutinous rice mixed and top with caramel sauce or locally known as (Latik)
Glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa; also called sticky rice, sweet rice or waxy rice) is a type of rice grown mainly in Southeast and East Asia, which has opaque grains, very low amylose content, and is especially sticky when cooked. ( source: Wikipedia )
Glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa; also called sticky rice, sweet rice or waxy rice) is a type of rice grown mainly in Southeast and East Asia, which has opaque grains, very low amylose content, and is especially sticky when cooked. ( source: Wikipedia )
Who want some Biko everyone?? Good news to all the BIKO lovers out there! I found out, that by adding macapuno strings to the mix. It adds up really good texture and flavor to the dish and it keeps you keep coming back for more bite and more bite... and more!! My Mom believed that it brings luck and prosperity for New Year to come, the sweet sticky quality to it have something that makes your year filled with joy and success.. wink:) Honestly for some reason every New Year I make BIKO...hahaha. I used to have since I can remember, I felt like something is missing if I don't have BIKO on my table every new year.. same thing with having macaroni salad, or spaghetti, pancit..
I got the recipe from a good friend of mine, Larissa. She loved making this dish and to be honest! I'm in-love with the idea of adding macapuno string to the mix and now I'm sharing this delicious recipe moments with you guys! Larissa's recipe have some peanuts on them but you can totally change it up according to your preference. It just depends on how you like them.. and they taste delicious no matter what:). YUM!
I got the recipe from a good friend of mine, Larissa. She loved making this dish and to be honest! I'm in-love with the idea of adding macapuno string to the mix and now I'm sharing this delicious recipe moments with you guys! Larissa's recipe have some peanuts on them but you can totally change it up according to your preference. It just depends on how you like them.. and they taste delicious no matter what:). YUM!
There are varieties of Macapuno string brands nowadays so feel free to choice your favorite brand and I think fresh macapuno will be wonderful with this recipe as well. I just don't have the resources here for fresh macapuno..:) wink. C'mon lets discover how easy it is to make this scrumptious merienda that you and your family will enjoy anytime of the day.Lets get cooking!:)
NOTE:
Adjust the taste according to your preference!
3 cups Glutinous Rice
3 cups water
1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
3 tablespoon of butter
1 or 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar- depending on how sweet you want it to be
Half jar of 12 oz Tasty Joy macapuno string- used your favorite brand if you want.
Directions:
1.) Cook the malagkit rice or sweet rice just like how you cook the rice. Simply combine 3 cups glutinous rice and 3 cups water over medium low heat OR You can used rice cooker in this process if you like. :)
2.) While waiting for the malagkit rice to cooked, In separate pan we are going to make LATIK or Caramel sauce. Pour the coconut milk and let it boil. Add the dark brown sugar- NOTE: keep stirring the mixture to get that smooth texture.
3.) Add the Macapuno strings and the butter into the Latik or Caramel sauce and stir until combined. I would recommend to wait for like 5 minutes before turning off the heat..:)
4.) The rice is cooked and the Latik or caramel sauce is DONE. Just simple combine the two, mix it really good until everything combined.
5.) Put the Biko back in the pan or in a baking dish. Add a little latik or caramel sauce on top. I bake mine for like 15 minutes, but you can totally put it back in the pan and let all the flavor put together.
6.) Share it with family and friends and ENJOY!
Grab your plate and let's devour this BIKO together. Sending some warmth and delicious recipe from my heart to your kitchen.
See you guys in few more days for another awesome recipes...:)
