Ube Biko

Ingredients for Ube Biko

• 2 cups white glutinous rice
• 2½ cups water
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1¼ cups brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ube flavouring
• 4 egg yolks
• 400 ml condensed milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Latik, for topping

How to cook Ube Biko

1. 1.Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear, drain, then cook in a rice cooker with water and ube flavouring.
2. 2.Heat coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat until simmering; fold in cooked rice and stir constantly for 15 minutes until very sticky.
3. 3.Press the rice mixture evenly into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
4. 4.Whisk condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for 10 minutes until thick.
5. 5.Spread the custard over the rice. Bake at 180°C for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden.
6. 6.Cool, scatter with latik, then cut into portions and serve.