Ingredients

1-1/2 c Malagkit rice

2 c Coconut milk, diluted

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 c Thick coconut milk

3/4 c Brown sugar

1/4 c Butter, softened

Topping:

1/2 c Grated coconut

Latik: 1/2 c Thick coconut milk

Preparation

  1. Combine rice, diluted coconut milk and salt in a pot. Cook rice, stirring constantly to prevent rice from sticking to pot.

  2. Combine thick coconut milk and brown sugar in a sauce pot. Cook over low fire until thick.

  3. Combine cooked rice and thick coconut milk. Blend well.

  4. Place mixture in a serving platter and flatten using the back of a wooden spoon coated with 2 tablespoons butter. Dot remaining butter on surface and spread well.

  5. Top with grated coconut and latik.

  6. To make latik: In a wok over low fire, cook thick coconut milk until solid particles (latik) form. Separate latik from oil when it turns golden yellow in color.