BIKO KALAMAY
2 1/2 cups Glutinous Rice
4 cups Coconut Milk(or 1 can coconut milk plus enough water to make 4 cups)
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon anise seed(optional)
TOPPING
1 can Coconut Cream
250 grams Dark Brown Sugar
Banana Leaves, heated
Vegetable Oil
4 cups Coconut Milk(or 1 can coconut milk plus enough water to make 4 cups)
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon anise seed(optional)
TOPPING
1 can Coconut Cream
250 grams Dark Brown Sugar
Banana Leaves, heated
Vegetable Oil
Cooking Instructions
1 Dissolve the sugar in the coconut milk and put in a pot. Add the anise seeds.
2 Wash the glutinous rice and pour into the coconut milk and sugar mixture.
3 Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice.
4 On a separate pan over medium heat, put the Coconut cream and sugar and cook stirring continuously until the liquid has reduced in half.
5 Assemble the Kalamay in a baking dish. Place the banana leaves at the bottom, and brush with oil. Spread the cooked sweet rice onto the leaves and flatten evenly.
6 Spread the topping onto the sweet rice and bake on a 350 degrees F, pre-heated oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
7 Cool for 30 minutes before serving.