Biko with Latik (Rice Cake with Caramel Topping)

Ingredients

• 2 cups of glutinous rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 3⁄4 cups of brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 can of coconut milk for latik topping (optional)

Instructions

1. In a pot bring glutinous rice and water to a boil.
2. Cook this until the rice is done and almost dry then remove from heat and set that aside.
3. In another pot combine 2 1⁄2 cups of coconut milk and brown sugar.
4. Bring this to a boil.
5. Add the cooked rice.
6. Cook over low heat for about about 30-40 minutes while stirring constantly until the rice mixture is almost dry and sticky.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Transfer to a serving tray.

For the Topping:

1. Heat 1 cup of coconut milk in a pan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Keep stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the milk turn into oil and leave a solid residue.
4. Remove from heat and spread the latik on top of the Biko.
5. Serve warm.
6. Enjoy.