Bibingka (Coconut Rice Dessert)
Course
Desserts
Cuisine
Filipino
Servings
Prep Time
45
servings
45
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
45
servings
45
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs
(5 1/2 cups)
mochi rice
1
can (12 oz)
frozen coconut milk
thawed
1
pkg (1 lb.)
dark brown sugar
banana leaves
Instructions
Rinse rice and cook in rice cooker.
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups of the brown sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Wilt banana leaves over low heat on electric stove; line a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking pan.
Preheat electric oven to 350 degrees F.
Put cooked rice into a large bowl.
Reserving 1/2 cup of the coconut milk mixture, stir remainder and remaining brown sugar evenly into the hot rice.
Put into prepared pan.
Top with the reserved 1/2 cup coconut milk mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for five minutes to set topping.
Cut into small pieces.
Makes 45 servings.