sticky rice cake

Biko Kalabasa topped with Latik is a variation of Filipino favorite snack, biko. It is a simple-to-make yet super healthy dessert or snack that is great for sharing!

Biko Kalabasa

glutinous rice

coconut milk

water

pandan leaves

brown sugar

squash

coconut cream (for latik)

Make latik curds and set aside.

Generously grease an 8x8-inch square pan  with oil or line a 8 inch bilao with banana leaves greased with a bit of oil.

In a large pot over medium heat, mix together the 1 cup coconut milk and 1cup water. Add the glutinous rice and pandan leaves. Bring to a simmer then turn heat to low and cover. Let it cook until all liquids are absorbed. The rice should only be almost cooked at this point.

While waiting,  add  squash and 2 cups coconut milk on a large pan or pot and cook over medium heat until fork tender. Use potato masher or wooden fork to mash into a puree.

Add the light brown sugar and cook while constantly stirring until thick.

Add the cooked rice without the pandan leaves to the pan of squash sauce. Gently fold the sticky rice and the squash sauce until completely coated.

Cook further while stirring from time to time until the rice completely absorbs the sauce and the rice is fully cooked.

Transfer the rice into the greased pan or bilao and spread out evenly.

Cut into serving size and top with latik and serve.

Soft and Chewy Espasol made of toasted rice flour and coconut milk. This Filipino delicacy makes a tasty and filling snack or dessert.

Espasol

glutinous rice flour

sugar

vanilla extract

salt

In a skillet over medium heat, toast rice flour, stirring frequently, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until color changes to pale gold and aroma becomes nutty. Set aside 1 cup for coating the espasol.

In a wide pan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil until sugar and salt are dissolved.

Slowly add 3 1/2 cups of the toasted rice flour, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring and turning regularly, for about 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture is very sticky and becomes oily.

Dust the bottom of a rectangular baking dish with 1/2 cup of the reserved toasted flour. Transfer mixture into the pan.

With a lightly-greased knife or spatula, spread and flatten the mixture evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining reserved toasted flour.

Cut the espasol into desired lengths and then roll on toasted flour to fully coat. Shake to rid of excess flour and wrap each piece in Japanese paper or banana leaves.

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Espasol are Filipino delicacies made of toasted rice flour and sweetened coconut milk. Soft and chewy, these rice cakes make a delicious snack or dessert.
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How to Make Soft and Chewy Espasol

Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour
4 cups coconut milk
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

In a skillet over medium heat, toast rice flour, stirring frequently, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until color changes to pale gold and aroma becomes nutty. Set aside 1 cup for coating the espasol.

In a wide pan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil until sugar and salt are dissolved.

Slowly add 3 1/2 cups of the toasted rice flour, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring and turning regularly, for about 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture is very sticky and becomes oily.

Dust the bottom of a rectangular baking dish with 1/2 cup of the reserved toasted flour. Transfer mixture into the pan.

With a lightly-greased knife or spatula, spread and flatten the mixture evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining reserved toasted flour.

Cut the espasol into desired lengths and then roll on toasted flour to fully coat. Shake to rid of excess flour and wrap each piece in Japanese paper or banana leaves.

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