Philippines Street Food | BIBINGKA (HOT and FRESH from a Homemade Oven!)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened options are lower in sugar.

salted egg

🥗Healthier: boiled egg

💰Cheaper: hard-boiled egg

Hard-boiled eggs are more accessible and versatile.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over an open flame or steaming.

Grease a baking pan with butter and line it with banana leaves.

In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, and melted butter.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.

Top with grated coconut, cheese, and slices of salted egg.

Pour the remaining batter over the toppings.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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