Best 4 Chewy Coconut Bibingka Filipino Rice Cake Recipes
Filipino bibingka, a beloved traditional rice cake in the Philippines, is known for its delectable chewy texture and rich coconut flavor. Originating from the Pampanga region, this treat is often prepared during special occasions, particularly the Christmas season, when its distinct aroma and taste bring warmth and joy to gatherings. It is typically made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and a mixture of sweeteners, resulting in a soft, slightly sticky texture that complements the toasted coconut topping. With its irresistible flavors and symbolic significance, bibingka has become a cherished part of Filipino culinary heritage.
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BIBINGKA (FILIPINO COCONUT-RICE CAKE)
This recipe for bibingka, the celebratory rice cake traditionally eaten around Christmastime in the Philippines, comes from the New York restaurateur Nicole Ponseca. It's a savory side dish with an edge of sweetness, and she always includes it on her Thanksgiving table. Cooked in cast-iron for a deeply golden crust, and hiding slices of salty preserved eggs, the bibingka is topped with grated cheese that gets brown and crisp. Though Ms. Ponseca prefers bibingka without additional coconut on top, traditionalists may want to add a sprinkle.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together rice flours, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in melted butter, coconut milk and eggs. Whisk mixture until smooth.
- Wash and dry banana leaf, if using, and line a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with it. (One leaf should be enough, but if more are needed, make sure to overlap leaves so there are no gaps.) Butter the leaf, and trim edges leaving a 1- to 2-inch overhang. Alternatively, generously grease skillet with butter.
- Pour mixture into skillet and bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with salted egg and cheese. Return skillet to oven until bibingka is golden and browned, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes more. Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with coconut, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 633, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CHEWY COCONUT BIBINGKA (FILIPINO RICE CAKE)
A very coconutty and chewy rice flour dessert. Traditionally, this is baked in banana leaves, but my family prefers the crispy edges, which is why I use a sheet pan. I have been testing out several types of chewy desserts using rice flour, and this seems to be the favorite.
Provided by MattOlay V-H
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 12x17-inch rimmed baking sheet.
- Beat condensed milk, coconut milk, and melted butter together in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until combined. Add macapuno, 1 jar at a time, and beat until combined. Gradually beat in mochiko flour. Beat in brown sugar; beat in vanilla extract. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and sides are slightly dark brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Allow to cool, about 20 minutes, before loosening the sides and cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 69.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
CHEWY COCONUT BIBINGKA (FILIPINO RICE CAKE)
A very coconutty rice flour chewy dessert. Traditionally, this is baked in banana leaves but my family prefer the crispy edges which is why I use a sheet pan. I have been testing out several types of chewy desserts using rice flour and this seems to be the favorite.
Provided by Olay H.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Line a 12" x 17" x 1" baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat coconut milk, condensed milk, and melted butter until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Do the same with both jars of macapuno strings. Gradually beat in mochiko flour. Follow that with the brown sugar and add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- 3. Pour batter into lined cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown and sides are slightly dark brown, about 45-50 minutes.
- 4. Once cooled, loosen the sides, cut into squares and place it in a serving tray. Discard parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 26.6, Protein 3.6
BIBINGKA (COCONUT RICE CAKES WITH BANANA LEAVES)
Bibingka is a cake made of rice flour, so it's naturally gluten-free, chewy but tender throughout, with a soufflé-like fluffiness. It's traditionally cooked in a clay pot over and under hot coals, a difficult setup to replicate; instead, I pour the batter into a cast-iron pan lined with banana leaves, which char as the cake bakes, infusing it with their scent. (You can cut the ribs off the leaves to make them more malleable.) Nearly halfway through baking, the cake is topped with salted duck egg, an ingredient available at Asian specialty groceries. If you can't find it, the cake will be more forthrightly sweet, lacking that sly note of brine. As a final touch, if you have a kitchen torch available, char the edges of the banana leaves, so a little smokiness suffuses the delicate cake.
Provided by Angela Dimayuga
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield Two 8-inch cakes (about 16 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees and center racks.
- Line two 8-inch cast-iron skillets or similar pans with banana leaves: Set 2 large sheets in each pan, allowing banana leaves to overlap in the center and come up the sides. Cut off any overhang that extends more than 1/2 inch beyond the lip of the skillet. Melt the butter, and add 1 tablespoon melted butter to each skillet, brushing it to coat the bottom and sides, reserving the remaining melted butter for the cake.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and Parmesan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice flour, sugar and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, eggs and the remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter. Add about a third of the flour mixture and stir to combine. Repeat twice, integrating dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Pour half the cake batter into each buttered skillet and smooth each into an even layer.
- Bake the cakes for 30 minutes, until set around the edges but the surface of the center is puffy and not fully cooked through, rotating the cakes halfway through cooking.
- Remove the cakes from the oven. Form the cream cheese mixture into about 10 1/2-inch-thick logs. Top each cake with a few slices of duck egg coins in the center, then arrange five cream cheese logs on each cake, radiating outward from the center of each cake, like the arms of a starfish. (The logs will sink in lightly on the top, but should not sink in fully.) Return the cakes to the oven to continue baking for 10 minutes more, then increase the temperature to 400 degrees and cook until the top is a deep golden and cakes are fully set, 10 to 15 minutes. The cakes will be lightly domed and should spring back when touched.
- Let cool 10 minutes then cut into slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. You can also use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use full-fat coconut milk and shake the can well before using.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can bake the bibingka in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Bibingka is best served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you're serving it cold, be sure to let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Top the bibingka with your favorite toppings, such as grated coconut, shredded cheese, or sliced mangoes.
Conclusion:
Chewy coconut bibingka is a delicious and versatile Filipino rice cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give chewy coconut bibingka a try!
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