Filipino-Style Bilo Bilo
A classic Filipino dessert made with glutinous rice balls and coconut milk, served chilled. This gluten-free version is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups glutinous rice flour
- ●1 can coconut milk
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●a few drops food coloring (pink or red)
- ●1 package bilo bilo (glutinous rice balls)
- ●2 cups water
- ●1 cup ice
- ●1/2 cup coconut cream
Instructions
- 1
Combine glutinous rice flour and sugar in a large bowl.
- 2
Gradually add in coconut milk and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the dough pink or red.
- 4
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5
Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 6
Cook the glutinous rice balls in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 7
Drain the cooked rice balls and set aside.
- 8
Combine coconut cream and sugar in a separate bowl.
- 9
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 10
To assemble the dessert, place a few cooked glutinous rice balls in a bowl and top with chilled coconut cream mixture.
- 11
Serve chilled and enjoy!