Bakpia pathok facts for kids
Bakpia pathok
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| Alternative names | Bakpia pathuk (Javanese) |
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| Type | Sweet roll, kue |
| Course | Snack, appetizer, dessert |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Pathok, Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
Bakpia pathok (Javanese: ꦧꦏ꧀ꦥꦶꦪꦥꦛꦸꦏ꧀, romanized: bakpia pathuk) is a yummy sweet roll from Indonesia. It's a small, round pastry that often has a soft filling inside.
Most bakpia pathok are filled with sweet mung beans. But today, you can find them with other tasty fillings too! Some popular ones are chocolate, durian, and cheese.
This special treat is popular in Javanese and Chinese Indonesian cuisine. It's a famous snack from Yogyakarta, a city in Indonesia. The name "Pathok" comes from the area where these pastries first became popular.
Bakpia pathok is similar to a bigger Indonesian pastry called pia. The main difference is just the size! You can find bakpia pathok sold in small boxes in many food shops in Yogyakarta.
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History of Bakpia Pathok
How it Started
People believe that bakpia pathok came to Yogyakarta in the 1940s. A merchant from China named Kwik Sun Kwok might have brought the idea.
At first, these pastries had different kinds of fillings. Later, a version with sweet mung bean filling became very popular. This mung bean version is still a favorite today.
Becoming Famous
The Pathuk area in Yogyakarta started making its own version of bakpia in the 1980s. This version became the standard for the whole region.
To make their products special, bakpia pathok makers often named them after their house number. For example, you might see "Bakpia Pathok 25" or "Bakpia Pathok 75." This tradition continues even now! However, newer makers might use different names for their delicious pastries.
What's Inside?
The Dough
The outer part of bakpia pathok is made from a simple dough. It usually contains flour, a little salt, and coconut oil. These ingredients are mixed to create the soft, flaky pastry.
The Fillings
Traditionally, the inside of bakpia pathok is filled with a mix of mung beans and sugar. This gives it a sweet and slightly creamy taste.
But times have changed, and so have the fillings! Modern bakpia pathok often has exciting new flavors. You can find them filled with chocolate, which is a big hit. Other popular fillings include taro, a root vegetable that tastes a bit sweet and nutty. These new flavors make bakpia pathok a fun treat for everyone!
