Description
Binangkal is a popular snack in the Philippines, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. It’s a type of deep-fried bread similar to a doughnut, coated with sesame seeds, which gives it a distinctive nutty flavor and crunchy texture. Binangkal is often enjoyed as a mid-afternoon snack or paired with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sesame seeds, for coating
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together evaporated milk, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll each dough ball in sesame seeds until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the binangkal in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid the binangkal absorbing too much oil.
- You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the sugar.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per piece
- Calories: 100-120 kcal
- Sugar: 4-6 g
- Sodium: 50-70 mg
- Fat: 5-7 g
- Carbohydrates: 12-15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2-3 g
- Cholesterol: 10-15 mg