Biko

Ingredients

• 3 cups sticky rice
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Banana leaves cut into 4-inch squares

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the sticky rice, coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Line a baking sheet with banana leaves and spoon the cooled biko mixture onto the leaves.
5. Press the biko down firmly with the back of a spoon.
6. Cover with more banana leaves and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Cut the biko into squares and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Biko is a traditional Filipino dessert served during special occasions such as weddings and fiestas.
• It is a popular street food in the Philippines.
• Biko is also called sinukmani, which means “sweet rice” in Tagalog.