Binaki

Binaki

Binaki
Alternative names Pintos
Course Dessert, Snack
Place of origin Philippines
Region or state Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao;
Bogo, Northern Cebu
Serving temperature Warm, room temperature
Main ingredients Cornmeal, milk, butter, sugar, baking powder,
Cookbook: Binaki  Media: Binaki

Binaki (IPA: [ˈbɪ.nɑ.kiʔ]) or pintos is a type of steamed corn sweet tamales from two regions in the Philippines - Bukidnon and Bogo, Cebu. They are distinctively wrapped in corn husks and are commonly sold as pasalubong and street food in Northern Mindanao and Cebu. It is sometimes anglicized as "steamed corn cakes."

Description

Binaki and pintos are sweet variants of Philippine tamales without fillings. They arose independently in Bukidnon and Bogo. Both are traditionally wrapped in corn husks, but can usually be distinguished from each other by the method of wrapping. Binaki has a longer and narrower wrapping, while pintos is shorter and rectangular with additional cross-wise ties. Both the names binaki and pintos literally mean "wrapped [in a pouch]"; from Cebuano bakibaki ("pouch [made of leaves]"), and a contracted form of pinutos ("wrapped"), respectively.[1][2][3]

Binaki and pintos are prepared identically. They are made by scraping young corn ears on a grater. The resulting coarse cornmeal is then mixed with milk, butter (or margarine), baking powder, and white or brown sugar. In lieu of milk and sugar, condensed milk may sometimes be used. Cheese may also be added. The mixture is then scooped and wrapped in corn husk before being steamed until firm.[4][5][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Baki". Binisaya - Cebuano Dictionary and Thesaurus. Binisaya.com. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Pintos (Cebuano Sweet Tamales)". Inato Lang. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Binaki the Corn Cake from Cagayan de Oro City". AdventuringFoodie. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Binaki Recipe". Panlasang Pinoy Recipes. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Binaki". Hapagkainan. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Pintos and Budbod Kabog: Best of North Cebu Pasalubong". Penfires. Retrieved 8 September 2016.

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