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Bibingkang Malagkit

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Bibingkang Malagkit

Bibingkang Malagkit is a sticky coconut rice cake crowned with a dark caramel-like coconut topping.

1 hour 10 minutes · Serves 8

Ingredients for Bibingkang Malagkit

  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups glutinous rice, washed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Banana leaves
  • 2 cups coconut cream
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to cook Bibingkang Malagkit

  1. 1.Bring glutinous rice and coconut milk to a boil in a nonstick pot, then simmer on low, stirring occasionally, until nearly dry and thick.
  2. 2.Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt over low heat for 10 minutes, until very sticky.
  3. 3.Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with banana leaves and spread in the cooked rice.
  4. 4.Boil coconut cream, packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; simmer uncovered over medium heat until reduced but still pourable.
  5. 5.Pour topping over rice and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, until dark and thick but not burnt. Cool slightly and serve warm.
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