How to cook Biko na Pirurutong Rice Cake

Biko Pirurutong Recipe is one of the varieties in Filipino Suman delicacies. It is traditionally prepared during Christmas season best served with hot chocolate. This rice cake consists of mixed white rice and brown-purple sweet rice which is called “pirurutong”. Pirurutong contains more nutrients compared to white rice. It is steamed in coconut milk with some grated ginger, brown sugar, calamansi rind and a little salt topped with Latik or fried coconut curds.

The cooking procedure in Biko Pirurutong Recipe is not that difficult but you will have to deal with a lot of stirring to avoid it from being burned.

• 1 cup violet glutinous rice, soaked overnight
• 2 cups white glutinous rice
• 3 cups water
• 1½ tsp. iodized salt
• 1½ tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups brown or muscovado sugar
• 1 tsp. calamansi zest, finely chopped
• Banana leaves, optional
• Oil for brushing the leaves

For Latik: (you can follow this procedure)

• 2 cups coconut milk or 1 can coconut milk, for toppings

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How to cook Bunuelos

Bunuelos Recipe is a popular delicacy in many Latin countries like Mexico, Colombia and in Asia, the Philippines. It is cooked as a traditional Christmas treats and also served in special occasions and celebrations such as birthdays and baptisms.

Buñuelos are similar to doughnut; it consists of wheat-based yeast dough, usually flavored with anise, thinly rolled and shaped into round ball or disc, then fried and sprinkled with sugar or hot sugar cane syrup, it is best served with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

Learn these basic and simple ways to make Bunuelos with Christmas just around the corner; it is also an excellent gift for the holidays. You can also try our Pinoy Donut recipe.

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• a pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Canola oil, for deep frying

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