Biko (en. Rice cake)

bee-koh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of rice cake made from sticky rice, coconut milk, and sugar.

Biko is always present at our celebrations.

Laging nandiyan ang biko sa mga okasyon sa amin.

A popular dessert commonly served at gatherings.

The guests love the biko we serve.

Gusto ng mga bisita ang biko na aming inihahain.

Often topped with 'latik' as a garnish or flavoring.

My biko has 'latik' on top.

Ang biko ko ay may latik sa ibabaw.

The word 'biko' originates from the Visayan term meaning 'rice' with coconut milk.

My favorite biko

Biko is my favorite dessert.

Paborito kong biko

latik

A sweet topping made from coconut milk boiled until thickened.

latik

sticky rice

The main ingredient used in making biko.

malagkit na bigas

A rice cake made from rice and coconut milk

I always bring biko home for my family whenever there's a celebration.

Lagi akong umuuwi ng biko para sa pamilya ko tuwing may handaan.

A term for someone who hasn't recovered yet and is always in a bad mood

So, don’t hang out with him; he's such a biko person!

Kaya, 'wag mo na siya samahan, biko na 'yang tao na 'yan!