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Bibikkan

πŸ‡±πŸ‡° A dish from Sri Lanka

Bibikkan, a dish from Sri Lanka
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Bibikkan is a traditional Sri Lankan coconut cake. It is a dark moist cake made of shredded coconut, jaggery and semolina combined with a mixture of spices.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsshredded coconut, jaggery, semolina, warming spices, candied fruit, treacle
πŸ”₯Cooking methodbaked
πŸ‘…Flavour & styledark, sweet, moist, spiced, rich
πŸ•’When it’s eatenfestive, dessert

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Bibikkan come from?
Bibikkan is a dish that originated in Sri Lanka.
What is Bibikkan?
Bibikkan is a traditional Sri Lankan coconut cake. It is a dark moist cake made of shredded coconut, jaggery and semolina combined with a mixture of spices.