''Tibok-tibok'' (

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: ''tibuktíbuk'') or carabao-milk pudding is a

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pudding Pudding is a type of food. It can be either a dessert or a savoury (salty or spicy) dish served as part of the main meal. In the United States, ''pudding'' means a sweet, milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, ins ...

made primarily from carabao milk and ground soaked

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(''

galapong Glutinous rice (''Oryza sativa var. glutinosa''; also called sticky rice, sweet rice or waxy rice) is a type of rice grown mainly in Southeast and East Asia, and the northeastern regions of South Asia, which has opaque grains, very low amylose ...

''). Originating in the Philippine province of Pampanga, it is especially popular in Cagayan. It has a soft jelly-like texture and is topped with '' latik'' (coconut curds) before serving. It is characteristically creamy white in color and has a delicate, sweet and slightly salty flavor. It is very similar to the more common '' maja blanca'', albeit the latter is made with

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and cornstarch.

Etymology

The name ''tibok-tibok'' literally means "

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heartbeat". This is due to the method of determining if the dish is cooked. Once it has reduced to a firm consistency, the bubbles barely break the surface, making it look like it is pulsating.

Preparation

''Tibok-tibok'' is prepared similarly to '' maja blanca''. Carabao milk is traditionally mixed with a small amount of ''

'', ground

that has been soaked overnight. It is flavored with a small amount of white sugar and ''dayap'' (

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) zest. It is simmered at low heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. It is immediately poured into a flat pan lined with greased banana leaves and allowed to cool. It can also be poured into molds as desired. It is usually served as square or diamond-shaped slices. It is topped with '' latik'' (coconut curds). It is stored in airtight containers to prevent it from drying out. Carabao milk can be substituted with whole fat cow's milk in areas where it is not available. Less traditional preparations might also substitute rice flour or cornstarch for ''galapong'', or exclude it altogether.

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