Binangkal is a popular Filipino snack, especially in Visayas and Mindanao. These are round, deep-fried dough balls coated in sesame seeds. They’re crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect to be paired with coffee!

Are you craving it right now? Make it yourself with this recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsps baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or regular milk)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Sesame seeds, for coating
• Cooking oil, for deep frying

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until you form a smooth dough.

Step 4

Scoop small portions of the dough and shape them into balls (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).

Step 5

Roll each ball in sesame seeds, ensuring they’re well-coated.

Step 6

Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Carefully drop the dough balls into the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry in batches until they turn golden brown, flipping occasionally for even cooking (about 3–5 minutes per batch).

Step 8

Remove the binangkal from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Let them cool slightly and enjoy your Binangkal!

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

-Virginia Woolf

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