Bibingka is a staple rice cake in the Philippines during Christmas. I
remember my mom and I went to Simbang Gabi (literally translates to
"Night Mass") at 4:30 in the morning and we would always buy
bibingka which we enjoyed at home for breakfast.
Where to get Bibingka in Vancouver?
Finding bibingka in Metro Vancouver is a challenge, but thankfully as part of
Magkasama Christmas Market, Bellie Bake made available a box of assorted
bibingka.
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Assorted Bibingka Box from Bellie Bake
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It includes the Classic Salted Egg and Cheese, Ube Macapuno, Coffee Milo
Crumble, and Sapin-Sapin (Ube, Coconut, Langka (jackfruit)). We had all
four for breakfast this morning. I reheated it in the air fryer (because I
don't have an oven toaster) making sure to keep an eye out just in case it
burns and they came out amazing.
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Classic Salted Egg and Cheese Bibingka
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| Ube Macapuno |
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Coffee Milo Crumble
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Sapin-Sapin (Ube, Coconut, and Langka)
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We started breakfast with the Classic, followed by the Sapin-Sapin, then Ube Macapuno, and the Coffee Milo Crumble last.
I am surprised that the Sapin-Sapin is my favourite. I love the hint of langka and subtle taste of ube. I can't decide if I prefer the Classic or Coffee Milo Crumble more. I enjoyed the bitterness from the coffee on top of the latter, but the salted egg in the former is something I always enjoyed.
My least favourite is the Ube Macapuno. I guess the others are just too flavourful, so Ube Macapuno got left behind.. All of them are as soft as a bibingka should be. Reheating in the air fryer (or oven toaster if you have one) is always a good call.
