Binangkal Recipe

We call it in Cebuano dialect as "binangkal". My grandmother used to cook this one, and i made it a try too. At first, i made it so hard but its soft in the middle though. But i kept on trying until i get just the right consistency of the mixture just like my grandmother did. Must try this too.

Binangkal Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams all purpose flour
• 200 grams white sugar (optional brown sugar)
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 150 ml evaporated milk 
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla essence or vanilla extract
• cooking oil for deep frying
• 1 cup sesame seeds

Method:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. Mix well.
2. In a different bowl, combine oil, milk and vanilla extract.
3. Combine the dry mixture and the liquid mixture together.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Using two tablespoons, make a round ball and roll it in a sessame seeds.
6. Then, using the palm of your hands roll it again.
7. Heat the oil in a medium heat.
8. Deep fry the formed batter balls.
9. Drain excess oil.
10. Serve and enjoy.

Pilipit Shakoy Recipe

Pilipit or shakoy is one of Filipino's favorite snacks. Find out how to make it.

Ingredients: 

• 500 grams all purpose flour
• 125 ml evaporated milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• oil
• 1 cup white sugar

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour salt and egg. Mix well.
2. Add the milk.
3. Mix well. Knead until blended and smooth in texture.
4. Put back in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
5. Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
6. Roll and flatten each portion.
7. Cut into desired sizes preferably a pen size length and thickness.
8. Twirl each other and seal each end.
9. Place in a flat surface or dish, cover with damp cloth again for another 15 minutes.
10. Deep fry the twist until golden brown.
11. Drain excess oil.
12. Roll in sugar.
13. Enjoy!