Bibingka

Directions

1. 1
   In a rice cooker or large saucepan, rinse rice, drain.
2. 2
   Add water and cook rice.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups of the brown sugar.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. 5
   Wilt banana leaves over low heat on electric surface unit or in microwave oven; line a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Preheat electric oven to 350F (180C).
7. 7
   Stir remaining brown sugar into the hot rice.
8. 8
   mix well.
9. 9
   Reserving 1/2 cup coconut milk mixture, stir remainder into rice.
10. 10
    Put into prepared pan.
11. 11
    Pour the reserved 1/2 cup coconut milk mixture over rice.
12. 12
    Bake for 20 minutes then broil for 5 minutes to brown top.
13. 13
    Cool and cut into serving pieces.