Salukara facts for kids
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| Alternative names | salokara, salucara, salocara |
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| Course | Dessert, breakfast |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Eastern Samar |
| Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, water or coconut milk, sugar, tubâ wine/yeast |
| Variations | see Bibingka |
Salukara is a special type of pancake from the Philippines. It comes from the Waray people who live in Eastern Samar. People often eat Salukara for breakfast or as a snack called merienda.
What is Salukara?
Salukara is a delicious, soft pancake. It is made with simple ingredients. These ingredients are similar to another Filipino cake called bibingka.
Main Ingredients
The main things you need to make Salukara are:
- Galapong (which is glutinous rice flour)
- Coconut milk
- Sugar
- Water
How it Gets Fluffy
Traditionally, Salukara uses a special ingredient to make it rise. This ingredient is called tubâ, which is a type of palm wine. It acts like a leavening agent, making the pancakes light and airy. Using tubâ also gives the pancakes a slightly sour taste. Sometimes, regular baker's yeast is used instead of tubâ.
How Salukara is Cooked
Salukara pancakes are cooked in a pan or a clay pot. To stop them from sticking, the pan is often greased. Traditionally, people used pork lard for this. Sometimes, they also line the pan with banana leaves. This can add a nice flavor to the pancakes.
