Biko (Filipino Sweet Rice Cake)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Glutinous rice (sweet rice)
• 2 cans Coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. 2Rinse the glutinous rice and drain well.
3. 3In a large pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. 4Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked through and the mixture has thickened (about 30-40 minutes).
5. 5Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
6. 6Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the biko is set.
7. 7Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

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