Special Bibingka
























1 cup thick Glutinous rice (galapong)
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons sugar for topping
3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons grated cheese




*To make glutinous rice:

soak rice in equal amount of water overnight. Grind and let stand until the next day.
Then....
Add sugar to the glutinous rice (galapong) Add baking powder, melted butter and well beaten eggs and coconut milk. Mix well. Pour a thin layer of this batter into hot " native clay" baking pan or molds lined with banana leaf which has been passed over an open flame. Cover each baking dish with a galvanized iron sheet with live embers on it. When almost cooked, sprinkle grated cheese and sugar on top of each and cover again. Continue baking until golden brown; brush the top with melted butter and serve hot with grated coconut.