Ube Biko with Custard Topping
Ube Biko is a delectable fusion of two favorite Filipino treats- Ube Halaya and Classic Biko Kalamay. This luscious purple yam-flavored sticky rice cake topped with a generous layer of creamy custard is perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
STICKY RICE:
- 2 cups glutinous rice - washed and drained
- ¾ can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
UBE HALAYA:
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¾ can evaporated milk
- ¾ can condensed milk
- 2 cups ube cut into cubes
CUSTARD TOPPING:
- ¼ can condensed milk
- ¼ can evaporated milk
- ¼ can coconut milk
- 2 pieces egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Generously grease an 8x8-inch square pan or baking dish with oil.
- In a large pot over medium heat, mix together the coconut milk and water. Add the glutinous rice. Bring to a simmer then turn heat to low and cover. Let it cook until all liquids are absorbed. The rice should only be almost cooked at this point.¾ can coconut milk, 1 cup water, 2 cups glutinous rice - washed and drained
- While waiting, make the ube halaya, by putting the ube, coconut milk, and evaporated milk on a large pan or pot and cook over medium heat until fork tender. Use immersion blender or potato masher or wooden fork to mash into a puree.1 can coconut milk, ¾ can evaporated milk, 2 cups ube
- Add the condensed milk and cook while constantly stirring until thick and smooth.¾ can condensed milk
- Add the half-cooked rice to the pan of ube halaya. Gently fold until completely combined. Transfer the rice into the greased pan and spread out evenly.
- Mix all the ingredients for the custard in a bowl then pour this over the rice and bake at 180C for 15-25 minutes or until custard is cooked and turns golden.¼ can condensed milk, ¼ can evaporated milk, ¼ can coconut milk, 2 pieces egg yolks, 1 tablespoon flour
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Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3mg