Biko is a Filipino sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and brown sugar, then topped with latik for added richness. A merienda and fiesta staple, its dense, caramelized sweetness makes it one of the most recognizable kakanin across the islands.
Biko
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