Biribingka
Biribingka
Ingredients
- 400 g ground glutinous rice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 cups water, for boiling
- banana leaves, for wrapping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 400 grams of ground glutinous rice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Blend them together, first using a spatula to incorporate, then by hand (wearing a glove is recommended) until a sticky paste texture is achieved.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the rice paste. Mix thoroughly until the sugar granules are evenly distributed throughout the paste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare your banana leaves for wrapping. Take portions of the biribingka paste; the recommended size is 3 tablespoons per wrap. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of paste on one side of a banana leaf, then place another 1 1/2 tablespoons on the opposite side, and flatten slightly before wrapping securely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the wrapped biribingka packets in a large pot. Pour in 3 cups of water, ensuring the packets are submerged or mostly submerged. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 22 minutes.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 100
- 5
Once cooked, carefully drain the Biribingka from the hot water using tongs. Serve warm, typically alongside savory dishes.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Biribingka
- 400 g ground glutinous rice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 cups water, for boiling
- banana leaves, for wrapping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 400 grams of ground glutinous rice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Blend them together, first using a spatula to incorporate, then by hand (wearing a glove is recommended) until a sticky paste texture is achieved.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the rice paste. Mix thoroughly until the sugar granules are evenly distributed throughout the paste.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare your banana leaves for wrapping. Take portions of the biribingka paste; the recommended size is 3 tablespoons per wrap. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of paste on one side of a banana leaf, then place another 1 1/2 tablespoons on the opposite side, and flatten slightly before wrapping securely.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the wrapped biribingka packets in a large pot. Pour in 3 cups of water, ensuring the packets are submerged or mostly submerged. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 22 minutes.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 100 - 5
Once cooked, carefully drain the Biribingka from the hot water using tongs. Serve warm, typically alongside savory dishes.
⏱️ 2 min