Ilocano Bibingka Food

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 (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.