Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of the Philippines with this Bibingka Recipe. This traditional Filipino rice cake is made with a blend of rice flour, coconut milk, and eggs, topped with a savory mix of grated cheese, salted duck eggs, and grated coconut. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- banana leaves (for lining)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup salted duck eggs (sliced)
- 1/4 cup grated coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a round cake pan with banana leaves.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Prepare wet mixture: Whisk together coconut milk, water, eggs, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan, top with salted egg slices and grated cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Finish and serve: Brush with butter, sprinkle with grated coconut, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use only rice flour for a more traditional texture.
- If banana leaves are unavailable, line the pan with parchment paper.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar added to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
