Binangkal is a type of doughnut from the islands of Visayas and Mindanao in the Philippines. It is made from deep-fried dense dough balls coated with sesame seeds.[1][2][3] It is usually eaten with hot chocolate or coffee.[4]
| Alternative names | kabak |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The name is derived from bangkal, the local Cebuano common name for the Leichhardt tree (Nauclea orientalis) which bears spherical flowers and fruits.[5]