UBE BIKO DE LECHE

Ube Biko De Leche is a Filipino favorite kakanin from the Philippines. It is a combination of ube flavored biko and leche flan in one. This recipe is an easy to make snack and ideal for the holiday season or for all occasions.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups glutinous rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 packs (400ml) coconut cream
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ube extract/flavor
• 8 whole large eggs
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 can condensed milk

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Procedure:

• Wash glutinous rice with water 2-3 times. Then, drain.
• Add water and cook in a rice cooker. Set aside.
• In a pan, combine coconut cream and brown sugar. Mix well
• Turn the heat to medium-low.
• Add ube flavor. Mix until well combined.
• Cook until thickened. Bring to a boil.
• Once the coconut cream has thickened…
• Add the cooked glutinous rice. Stir until well combined.
• Stir until the rice absorbs the liquid.
• Continue stirring until it becomes sticky. Set aside.
• Greased the pan/molder with oil.
• Transfer the biko into the greased pan.
• Flatten the biko using a spatula. Set aside.

Leche Flan

• In a large bowl, combine eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk. Mix well.
• Strain leche flan mixture 3-4 times.
• Pour the flan mixture over the ube biko.
• Steam for 60 minutes or more (if needed).
• NOTE: Do the toothpick check.
• Enjoy!