Biko with Latik (Rice Cake with Caramel Topping) - Filipino Chow

Ingredients

• 2 cups of glutinous rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 3⁄4 cups of brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 can of coconut milk for latik topping (optional)
• In a pot bring glutinous rice and water to a boil.
• Cook this until the rice is done and almost dry then remove from heat and set that aside.
• In another pot combine 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk and brown sugar.
• Bring this to a boil.
• Add the cooked rice.
• Cook over low heat for about about 30-40 minutes while stirring constantly until the rice mixture is almost dry and sticky.
• Remove from heat.
• Transfer to a serving tray.
• Heat 1 cup of coconut milk in a pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Keep stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the milk turn into oil and leave a solid residue.
• Remove from heat and spread the latik on top of the Biko.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy.