What is bibingkang malagkit
Bibingkang Malagkit can be categorized as a dessert and snack at the same time. Sometimes, it is also eaten for breakfast along with brewed coffee (or kapeng barako). The process of making this tasty rice cake is somewhat complex and tiring, but with this guide, you will be able to easily do the necessary steps. Aside from the usual stove top cooking, we also need to bake this rice cake. You will need a conventional oven to do this. Banana leaves are also nice to have. Our readers in the Philippines won’t have a hard time getting one, but if you live abroad, you may get a pack in most Asian stores. The leaves are sold frozen though; you need to thaw it before using. |
What is the history of bibingkang malagkit
Filipinos are known to be one of the most religious people in the world. Most Filipinos are Catholics. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the population are Roman Catholic. Spanish Catholic religion has a big influence in the culture because they are the ones who introduced the religion to the Filipinos. Filipinos are devoted to their religion. Some are even willing to risk their lives for it. The feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the events that challenge Filipino Faith. There are a lot of Philippine traditions and one of these is the “Simbang Gabi” or the “Night Mass”. It is a series of a nine-day masses practiced by Filipino Roman Catholics to honor the blessed virgin Mary and in anticipation of Christmas. It is held from December 16 to December 24. The mass usually starts at 3 o’clock in the morning and ends at 5 o’clock in the morning. At the ninth day, the mass is called “Misa de Gallo” or “Rooster’s Mass”.
After the mass, you will see a lot of vendors selling different local delicacies. One of which is the “Bibingka”. Bibingka is a type of rice cake from the Philippines. It is widely available during the Christmas Season. Most of the Filipinos tend to eat Bibingka and other local delicacies like puto bumbong, suman, barquillos, uraro and many more. After the mass, though Bibingka is one of the best and almost everyone prefers it.
Bibingka is traditionally made with galapong (Milled glutinous rice) it is the main ingredient because rice is cheap and it is widely available. It is also full of carbohydrates. Other ingredients are coconut milk, margarine and sugar. It is usually served in a trimmed banana leaf. Preparing it is time-consuming because it is made using traditional method (no electrical machines). It is cooked using “paso” or terra cotta containers and heated using pre-heated coals.
Bibingka is best served hot. It has a soft spongy texture. Some people also prefer it with Kapeng Barako, a very strong coffee.
Filipinos are known to be one of the most religious people in the world. Most Filipinos are Catholics. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the population are Roman Catholic. Spanish Catholic religion has a big influence in the culture because they are the ones who introduced the religion to the Filipinos. Filipinos are devoted to their religion. Some are even willing to risk their lives for it. The feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the events that challenge Filipino Faith. There are a lot of Philippine traditions and one of these is the “Simbang Gabi” or the “Night Mass”. It is a series of a nine-day masses practiced by Filipino Roman Catholics to honor the blessed virgin Mary and in anticipation of Christmas. It is held from December 16 to December 24. The mass usually starts at 3 o’clock in the morning and ends at 5 o’clock in the morning. At the ninth day, the mass is called “Misa de Gallo” or “Rooster’s Mass”.
After the mass, you will see a lot of vendors selling different local delicacies. One of which is the “Bibingka”. Bibingka is a type of rice cake from the Philippines. It is widely available during the Christmas Season. Most of the Filipinos tend to eat Bibingka and other local delicacies like puto bumbong, suman, barquillos, uraro and many more. After the mass, though Bibingka is one of the best and almost everyone prefers it.
Bibingka is traditionally made with galapong (Milled glutinous rice) it is the main ingredient because rice is cheap and it is widely available. It is also full of carbohydrates. Other ingredients are coconut milk, margarine and sugar. It is usually served in a trimmed banana leaf. Preparing it is time-consuming because it is made using traditional method (no electrical machines). It is cooked using “paso” or terra cotta containers and heated using pre-heated coals.
Bibingka is best served hot. It has a soft spongy texture. Some people also prefer it with Kapeng Barako, a very strong coffee.
website: https://synkro99.wordpress.com/about/histor/ and http://panlasangpinoy.com/2012/02/23/bibingkang-malagkit-recipe/