MALAGKIT KAKANIN

Malagkit Kakanin

• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 2 hours
• Total time: 2 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
• 2 pandan leaves
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups glutinous rice, washed and drained
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

• 2 cups coconut cream
• 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar
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Note: You will need some banana leaves for better aroma  

          and taste.

Instructions:

1. Line a baking dish with banana leaves and brush leaves with melted butter or coconut oil. Set aside.
2. Tie each pandan leaf into a knot. In a wide, non-stick pan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and pandan leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove pandan leaves.
3. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice grains are cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
4. Add sugar and salt and stir until combined. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 25 to 30 minutes or until rice mixture is very thick and chewy. Transfer cooked rice into prepared baking dish and flatten evenly. Spoon coconut topping over rice and spread across the surface.
5. Bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 25 minutes or until topping is firm. Increase temp to 375 F and continue to bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing.

For the Topping:

• In a non-stick sauce pan over low heat, combine coconut cream and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very thick yet spreadable.
• Pour on top bake malagkit before serving.
• Enjoy!