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Monday, November 25, 2013

Bibingka

Bibingka

A native food served during special days, for afternoon snacks and any special events.  There is a lot of varieties depending on the toppings that is used in ingredients. Bibingka is a delicious and nutritious food that every Filipinos loves  to serve it on their occasions or even in snack time.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rice flour (ground rice)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh milk or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter  + additional for brushing
buko stripe (optional or you can use grated cheese for toppings)
few pieces banana leaves

How to cook:
1. Combine butter and sugar together.
2. Gradually add the rice flour and baking powder.
3. Add the coconut milk and fresh milk. Beat well until smooth.
4. Line molds or round pans with banana leaves (brushed with butter).
5. Pour mixture in the pan.
6. Bake in (preheated ) oven 300 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.Put some toppings, Bake again for 10-15 minutes or until the color of top turns medium brown.
Remove from oven. Brush some butter on top.
Serve or top with grated cheese. Enjoy!