Bibingka Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Enjoy this easy and simple Bibingka recipe, a classic Filipino rice cake that will surely bring you the Filipino Christmas feels!December is here and Christmas is just around the corner! In the Philippines, Christmas season usually starts a tad earlier.

People start to decorate as soon as the '-ber' months arrive. That means you can start hearing Christmas songs as early as the first day of September.

Where we live,you will also start seeing the bright and colorful lanterns along the streets and in front of many houses. Well, that is really no wonder because, San Fernando, Pampanga prides itself on being the Christmas Capital of the Philippines and the Home of the Giant Lanterns.

Another sign that Christmas is near is the many delicious traditional Christmas food!

One of the best seller at this time of the year is the Bibingka!

Traditionally, it is made from freshly milled rice (galapong) and coconut milk or water. It is then cooked or baked using clay pots heated with charcoals at the top and bottom.

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This is still done up to this day by the Bibingka or kakaninseller with various stands along the streets. I should take pictures next time I am out to buy some.

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But this Bibingka recipe is, of course, the easier version and baked in my oven.

It took me three trials before I was able to achieve what I think is good enough and worth sharing on this blog.

In the first round, I used purely rice flour and it turned out to be too grainy and crumbly. Then I decided to add a bit of flour to soften the texture.

It was almost a success but it was still a bit too dry. I tried to remember how the batter from our bibingka vendor looked like and I remembered thinking how runny the batter was. So I increased the liquids and I think it is a bullseye!

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By the way, I used a similar aluminum mold I used to make Mamon. They are just the right height and size but any oven-safe shallow pan should do.

Armin loves it but since he only had Bibingka on two separate occasions since we got back in the Philippines, I thought of looking for more qualified critics.

So, I brought some to my parents and asked them for feedback. Papa loved it! Mama, unfortunately, has a new set of dentures and cannot eat anything at the moment (whew!) so two out of two sounds to be a good score. Make that three, including me!

This Bibingaka recipe was actually requested by one of our readers, Mylene who works in Doha, Qatar. I bet you are missing our Bibingka from home so here you go and I hope you like it!

Want more Filipino Christmas Kakanin? Here are some to try:

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Bibingka Recipe

4.98 from 36 votes

Enjoy this easy and simple Bibingka recipe, a classic Filipino rice cake that will surely bring you the Filipino Christmas feels!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Course :Dessert, Snack

Servings =4

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Ingredients

BATTER:

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup fresh milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg

TOPPINGS:

  • grated cheese
  • grated coconut
  • 1 salted egg - cut into 8 to 12 thin slices
  • butter - melted at room temperature for brushing

Instructions

  • Cut circles from the banana leaves for lining the pans. It should be double the size in diameter of the pans/molds or enough to cover the bottom and sides with a bit of excess as they tend to shrink when heated. Cut another batch of banana leaves for the top cover. Rinse and pat dry the banana leaves. Run each leaf quickly over the fire to make them limb and pliable.

  • Line the pans/molds with banana leaves and brush them with butter. Set aside.

  • Combine all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl and mix well with a spoon or whisk until mixture becomes smooth. The batter should normally be runny.

  • Divide the mixture into the pans/molds. Be sure not to fill more than half of each pan/mold with the mixture as it will rise while baking. Add 2-3 slices of salted egg on each. Arrange them on the baking sheet and bake at 200°C/390°F in the middle rack for 10 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven. Place prepared banana sheets brushed with butter on top of each pan/mold with the buttered part facing down. Put them back in the oven but this time on the top rack. If using a gas oven, turn on the top heat (grill/broil function). Bake for another 5 minutes or until nicely charred.

  • Once done, remove from oven and brush each Bibingka with butter. Then top them with grated cheese and grated coconut. Serve while warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 195IUCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Wendy says

    Bibingka Recipe - Foxy Folksy (22)
    Most recipes I see for this have coconut milk. Have you tried subbing the milk with coconut milk? Will it change the texture or how it cooks? Just checking. I have a Filipino coworker and I wanted to do something special for her this Christmas.

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    • Bebs says

      Go ahead and sub it with coconut milk, Wendy and I am sure it will taste equally good.

      Reply

  2. Bernie says

    Bibingka Recipe - Foxy Folksy (23)
    The Recipe is Good. I think this is delicious.

    Reply

  3. Joanne says

    Can i use a spring form
    Pan? I do not have individual molds

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    • Bebs says

      Yes, you can Joanne. Yu just might need to adjust the baking time or oven temperature.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the English name for bibingka? ›

Bibingka is also used as a general term for desserts made with flour and baked in the same manner. The term can be loosely translated to "[rice] cake". It originally referred primarily to bibingka galapong, the most common type of bibingka made with rice flour.

What is the difference between bibingka and Bebinca? ›

The Portuguese version looks like the Filipino's sapin-sapin or layered pudding. Bibingka is a rice cake made from baking glutinous rice. See the difference? Also, the Indian bebinca uses coconut milk which is an ingredient for bibingka.

What is Filipino bibingka made of? ›

Bibingka belongs under the umbrella of kakanin, a category of indigenous sweets composed entirely of rice-based snacks, like biko. It's is traditionally made from slightly sour galapong (ground fermented sticky rice), coconut milk, water, and sugar.

What is the origin of the word bibingka? ›

Etymology. From Malay bingka (“cake made of rice flour, coconut milk, eggs and plum sugar”) with initial reduplication. The genitalia sense is borrowed from Cebuano bibingka (“female genitalia”). Compare Philippine Spanish vivinca.

Why do Filipinos eat bibingka? ›

In Filipino culture, bibingka is a beloved and versatile treat. It's more than just a dessert; it's a symbol of togetherness and celebration. It's frequently enjoyed for breakfast, as a delicious dessert after a hearty meal, or simply as a snack.

Why is bibingka healthy? ›

Experts believe that bibingka contain benefits for the health. It can protect against heart disease by increasing good cholesterol and lowering the ratio of bad and good cholesterol. Helps treat malnutrition because it is easy to digest and absorb.

What do you eat with bibingka? ›

Bibingka is often served warmed up with some butter on top and enjoyed with coffee either in the morning or mid-afternoon. It's delicious as a plain cake for everyday consumption, but for special occasions, it's topped with extra cheese and some salted duck eggs, too.

Why do we eat bibingka during Christmas? ›

There is no written record on how bibingka and puto bumbong came to be most associated with the Christmas season. However, in the article, culinary maven Glenda Barretto noted that the farmers needed to consume something quick and convenient. Originally, these rice cakes were enjoyed with salabat (ginger tea).

What is the ranking of bibingka in the world? ›

MANILA, Philippines – Another year, another Taste Atlas list! For 2023, bibingka has made it yet again on the Best Cakes in the World list, landing in 16th place out of 50 international contenders. The well-loved Filipino kakanin moves down three spots from last year's 13th ranking.

What is a fun fact about bibingka? ›

In the Philippines. Bibingka is a traditional Philippine Christmas food. It is usually eaten along with puto bumbóng as a snack after attending the nine-day Simbang Gabi ('Night mass', the Filipino version of Misa de Gallo) and, therefore, it is commonly found sold near the vicinity of churches.

Who invented bibingka? ›

The shared origins of bibingka from the Philippines and Indonesia is widely acknowledged. Especially given that the Indonesian bibingka is from Eastern Indonesia , the regions closest to the Philippines with the most closely related cultures.

What is similar to bibingka? ›

Like bibingka and puto bumbong, sapin sapin is another rice cake traditionally prepared during special occasions and holidays. Made with glutinous rice flour, this dessert that doubles as a snack has a distinct chewy texture like most rice cakes in the Philippines.

Is bibingka a native delicacy? ›

Buko bibingka, a native delicacy made with love and hospitability Region 4A News | Department of Trade and Industry Philippines.

Is bibingka made of cassava? ›

The term bibingka usually refers to a certain variety of sweet Filipino cakes made from rice flour, though cassava (yuca) root can also be used to make a sweet and rich bibingka as well.

Is bibingka a delicacy? ›

"This original Filipino delicacy is usually associated with Christmastime, and it is traditionally enjoyed after the mass on Christmas Day. Bibingka is also often served for breakfast," Taste Atlas noted in the cake's write-up.

What is english to Tagalog cake? ›

The Tagalog word for "cake" is "keyk."

Is Kalamay and biko the same? ›

Biko is a sweet rice cake from the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and sticky rice. It is usually topped with latik (either or both the coconut curds or the syrupy caramel-like variant). It is a type of kalamay dish and is prepared similarly, except the rice grains are not ground into a paste.

What is suman in english? ›

Suman or budbud is a rice cake originating in the Philippines. It is made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, often wrapped in banana leaves, coconut leaves, or buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves for steaming.

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