Bibingkang May Mukha

Bibingkang may Mukha

Article by Nikki F

The sweet and thick delicacy is a favorite of many Filipinos. It's commonly partnered with hot and intense Kapeng Barako.

Origin

We cannot deny that Maloleños are creative when it comes to cooking, and one of the dishes we can present is Rice Cake, also known as Bibingkang may Mukha. One of the known places that sells the said delicacy is Living in Look 1st. The Bibingkang may Mukha has been passed down between two generations in their family, and they still sell the said delicacy up until now. Bibingkang may Mukha is similar to the delicacy called 'Biko,' but what makes it unique is the Latik above it. Making Latik is just easy. These are the most common ingredients that we can find in the said delicacy.

Ingredients

Base:

• 6 cups coconut milk
• 3 cups glutinous rice (washed)
• 3/4 white sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• water

Latik:

• 2 1/2 coconut cream
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt.

Procedure:

1. Combine glutinous rice and coconut milk in a pot, then reduce heat to low.
2. Please wait until it simmers, then mix it gently and occasionally to cook it evenly and not burn the bottom. Wait until the mixture thickens and until it's nearly dried out.
3. Add the sugar and salt, then mix continuously on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
4. This is the stage where it gets sticky.
5. Line a baking tray with a banana leaf, then transfer the cooked glutinous rice. Let it cool.
6. Prepare your topping by mixing all ingredients in a medium pan, then boil on medium-low heat.
7. Cooked until the mixture is thick but still runny.
8. Pour the coconut caramel topping on your coconut rice, then spread it evenly.
9. Bake for 60 minutes or until the topping turns thick, sticky, and dark brown.

Bibingkang Kanin can usually be found at the table if there's a small gathering. But most can be found in the table of some Maloleños during Christmas and New Year. Look 1st is one of the places here in Malolos where they make the given delicacy.