Bikong Leyte Recipe

A tray of Bikong Leyte, a sticky Filipino rice cake, with a portion cut out and served on a spoon, showcasing its rich, caramelized topping and soft, chewy texture, perfect for an authentic Bikong Leyte recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 1½ cup glutinous rice
  • 1 pc Pandan
  • 1 thumb sized ginger, sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • 2cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup panutsa
  • ½ cup latik

Instructions

  1. Combine the glutinous rice, black rice, water, panutsa, pandan, ginger, coconut milk and salt in a large non-stick pot.
  2. Turn on medium heat and stir the mixture continually until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is soft and fully cooked. Remove pandan and ginger.
  3. Transfer the rice mixture to a flat rectangular baking dish. Flatten and smooth the top.
  4. Let cool until the rice mixture firms up. Top with latik.

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