Bibingka

Ingredients

Measure and prepare everything before you begin cooking.

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup sugar
• banana leaves
• salted egg and cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Measure every ingredient before starting. Prepare the tin, steamer or serving glasses and bring chilled ingredients to the temperature specified in the next step.

2. 2

   Line tins with softened banana leaves.

3. 3

   Whisk the rice flour, sugar and a small pinch of salt, then add coconut milk and beaten eggs. Mix only until smooth and pour into the lined tins.

4. 4

   Check the texture before removing from the heat: baked or steamed desserts should be just set, while jams and caramel mixtures should coat the spoon without tasting burnt.

5. 5

   Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes, add salted egg and cheese, then bake 10–15 minutes more until set and lightly browned.

6. 6

   Allow the dessert to cool as directed before slicing or serving. Add toppings only after cooling unless the method says to brown them in the oven.