Biko Langka

Satisfy your sweet cravings with a heavenly bite of Biko Langka! 😍🍚 This Filipino delicacy is a burst of flavour in every bite! Who else loves indulging in this irresistible treat? #BikoLangka #FilipinoDessert #SweetTooth.  Biko langka is a sweet and sticky rice cake made with coconut milk, latik, and jackfruit. It’s the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion!

Biko Langka, a delicious and easy-to-make Filipino dessert. This classic Filipino dessert that has been enjoyed for generations, a sweet and sticky rice cake that is usually topped with ripe jackfruit or langka. Due to its preparation process during the old days Biko Langka is usually served as a dessert during special occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and other celebrations but with new methods like using rice cookers and canned coconut milk, preparing this dessert nowadays is quite easy. It can also be found in some Filipino bakeries or sold by street vendors. This dessert can be consumed on its own or paired with coffee or tea.

The origin of Biko Langka can be traced back to the pre-colonial era in the Philippines. During this time, rice was a staple food and was often used to make desserts. As time passed, different variations of rice cakes appeared, and the use of other ingredients like jackfruit was introduced.

Biko Langka is a fusion of two Filipino sweets: Biko and Langka. Biko in its most basic form is simple rice cake made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar where other flavours and toppings can be added, while Langka is a fruit that is commonly found in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. Langka on its own can be consumed as it is but it is also an ingredient used in many desserts like Halo Halo, Minatamis na Langka, Turon, Ginataang Halo Halo and Sapin Sapin to name some.

Biko Langka is one of the easiest Biko variations to make. I always request this type of Biko with my wife and now is a staple in our household and it a family favourite, sweet and sticky dessert with a rich coconut flavour. The jackfruit adds a touch of sweetness and a tropical flavour. The overall taste is very unique and delicious.

Biko Langka

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• Author: Raymund
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 12 1x
• Category: Snack
• Cuisine: Filipino

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Description

Biko langka is a sweet and sticky rice cake made with coconut milk, latik, and jackfruit. It’s the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion!

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Ingredients

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Rice Cake

• 2 1/2 cups glutinous rice
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 565 g can jackfruit in syrup, drained and finely shredded

Topping

• 1/3 cup latik

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Instructions

1. In a rice cooker combine all rice cake ingredients then cook until the rice is ready but not dry.
2. Line a rectangular baking pan (11.5 x 7.5 in) then pour the cooked rice mixture, flatten and distribute evenly across the dish.
3. Bake on a 180C pre-heated oven for 20 – 25 minutes or until biko looks firm and slightly toasted on the edges.
4. Remove from oven, top it with latik then let it cool before serving.

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