Ilocano Bibingka Recipes

BIBINGKA RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse banana leaves under warm water and trim away thick edges.
• Cut leaves into about 10-inch diameter rounds (large enough to cover bottom and sides of baking pan).
• Quickly pass and heat leaves over stove flames for a few seconds or until just softened.
• Line pie pans with the leaves, making sure they are intact with no rips.
• In large bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Whisk together until well dispersed.
• In another bowl, combine coconut milk and butter and stir until blended.
• Add to rice flour mixture and gently stir until batter is smooth.
• Add beaten eggs and stir until blended.
• Divide mixture and pour into the prepared pie pans.
• Arrange egg and cheese slices on top.
• Bake in a 350 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• If desired, place under the broiler for about 1 minute or until nicely charred.
• Remove from heat and spread margarine on top.
• Garnish with grated coconut and sprinkle with sugar to taste.

ROYAL BIBINGKA (ILOCANO GLUTINOUS RICE CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 inch pan or two 9 inch round pans with parchment or baking paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, place all the ingredients except the reserved 2 tablespoons of butter and the grated cheese. Mix with a whisk until smooth.
• Pour in the prepared pan, loosely cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes for a 9x13 pan (20-25 minutes is using two 9inch pans) or until set. Remove the foil, brush or drizzle with the remaining butter and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
• Continue baking (uncovered) for another 15-20 minutes for the 9x13 pan (15 minutes if using two 9inch pans) or until bottom is lightly browned and cheese is golden.
• Cool completely before eating. This is best served at room temperature ... even better the next day! Enjoy!

BIBINGKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix all ingredients in a greased 13 x 9 pan. Bake 1 hour at 350F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. When cool, cut into squares.

BIBINGKA (FILIPINO COCONUT-RICE CAKE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together rice flours, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in melted butter, coconut milk and eggs. Whisk mixture until smooth.
• Wash and dry banana leaf, if using, and line a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with it. (One leaf should be enough, but if more are needed, make sure to overlap leaves so there are no gaps.) Butter the leaf, and trim edges leaving a 1- to 2-inch overhang. Alternatively, generously grease skillet with butter.
• Pour mixture into skillet and bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with salted egg and cheese. Return skillet to oven until bibingka is golden and browned, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes more. Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with coconut, if desired.

BIBINGKA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine rice flour, glutinous rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well-combined.
• Add coconut milk, water, butter, and eggs. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
• Cover the batter and refrigerate overnight.
• Rinse banana leaves under warm water and wipe off any dirt or grit. Using scissors, trim any thick edges and cut into circles large enough to cover bottom and sides of the pan.
• Quickly pass and heat banana leaves over stove flames for a few seconds or until just softened. Line the pans, making sure the leaves are intact with no rips.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pans up to 3/4 full. Arrange sliced salted eggs and cream cheese slices on top.
• Arrange the filled tin molds in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the lower rack. Bake in a 375 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Transfer the baking sheet on the top rack and continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Remove from heat. Spread margarine or butter and sprinkle sugar on top. Garnish with grated coconut. Serve hot.

CHEWY COCONUT BIBINGKA (FILIPINO RICE CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 12x17-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• Beat condensed milk, coconut milk, and melted butter together in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until combined. Add macapuno, 1 jar at a time, and beat until combined. Gradually beat in mochiko flour. Beat in brown sugar; beat in vanilla extract. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and sides are slightly dark brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Allow to cool, about 20 minutes, before loosening the sides and cutting into squares.

BIBINGKA (SWEET RICE FLOUR)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter or spray a 9 x 13 glass dish.
• Cream the butter, sugar and eggs in a bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Pour into glass dish and bake for 40-50 minutes.
• Edges should have a nice light brown color while the middle is a nice cream color. Eat hot or cold.
• (Optional) I like to add the shredded coconut to the batter. For the last 15 minutes of baking, I also like to take some of the shredded coconut and sprinkle it to the top of the cake to toast the coconut. Very delicious!