Binangkal facts for kids
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| Alternative names | kabak |
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| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Visayas, Mindanao |
| Serving temperature | Warm, room temperature |
| Main ingredients | flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, egg or evaporated milk, sesame seeds |
Binangkal is a yummy doughnut from the Philippines! It's a popular snack, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao islands. Imagine a small, round, deep-fried dough ball covered in crunchy sesame seeds. People often enjoy it warm with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.
What is Binangkal?
Binangkal is a special kind of doughnut from the Philippines. It's not like the fluffy doughnuts you might know. These are made from a dense dough, which means it's quite solid and chewy.
The dough balls are carefully shaped and then deep-fried until they are golden brown. After frying, they get a generous coating of sesame seeds. This gives them a unique nutty flavor and a nice crunch!
You can find Binangkal sold by street vendors or in local bakeries. It's a favorite treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Where Does it Come From?
Binangkal is most popular in the central and southern parts of the Philippines. These areas are known as the Visayas and Mindanao islands. Each region in the Philippines has its own special foods, and Binangkal is a proud part of their food culture.
What's in a Name?
The name Binangkal comes from the word bangkal. This is the local name in the Cebuano language for a tree called the Leichhardt tree (Nauclea orientalis).
This tree has round flowers and fruits. People thought the Binangkal doughnut looked a lot like these round fruits. So, they named the delicious snack after the tree!
