SPAM^® Bibingka

Ingredients

• SPAM^® 1-2 cans of SPAM^® Classic (cut into slices 1cm wide x 3cm long)
• 1 ½ kg laon rice, washed and soaked overnight with water (just enough to cover rice)
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ¾ kg sugar
• ½ bar butter, melted
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp yeast
• 1 cup gata
• 10 whole eggs
• Banana Leaf
• Option: Slices of cheese

Directions

1. Soak rice overnight, then drain
2. Add water to 1” (2.5cm) above the rice
3. Grind soaked rice twice in food processor or blender, or ask your “suki” in the market to grind it for you
4. Blend the following in a medium bowl:
5. 1 can evaporated milk
6. 1 cup coconut milk
7. ¾ kg sugar
8. 1/4 bar butter, melted
9. ¼ cup + 2 tbsp baking powder
10. 2 tbsp yeast
11. Let mixture sit for 1 hour
12. After 1 hour, add 10 whole eggs
13. Line molder with banana leaf and scoop ½ to ¾ cup (depending on size of molder) of Bibingka mix
14. Top generously with slices of SPAM^® Classic. Add cheese if desired
15. Bake in over for 25-30 minutes or until cooked
16. Brush on remaining ¼ bar of butter (melted), and dust with sugar