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ONLINE Biko Making Workshop 5.22.21

Get to know Biko, a delicious rice cake traditional to the Philippines!

Join us on Saturday, May 22nd, at 2pm for the Biko Making Online Workshop to learn how to make this sweet treat in your home kitchen.

Biko is a sticky rice cake found all over the Philippines. It can be eaten as a dessert or served as an afternoon snack for the whole family.

In this class, Nica of Kwento by Nica will guide you through the steps on how to make Biko, tell you its history and geography, and explain why she wants you to know how to make it. Everyone who has tried Biko always wants more!

The class will be held via zoom and participants are encouraged to source their own supplies at their local Asian market. A list of ingredients will be emailed after registration.

Equipment, tools, and appliances:

  • Stove top

  • Oven with broiler option

  • A pot for mixing

  • Wooden spoon 

  • Two or three serving dish

Nica is a writer and artist from Philippines now living in California. She is writing a cookbook about Filipino food and culture inspired by growing up in Manila and finding love in California. Her favorite is to cook, eat, and tell the story of Filipino food so more people can enjoy it.

WHAT: Biko Rice Cake Making Workshop $50

WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd, 2pm-4pm PST

WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to class.

Hurry space is limited!