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Bika Ambon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

Bika Ambon, a dish from Indonesia
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Bika ambon or golden cake or golden kuih bingka, is an Indonesian dessert made from ingredients such as tapioca flour, eggs, sugar, yeast and coconut milk. Bika ambon is generally sold in kaffir lime or pandan flavor, but today it is also available in other flavors like banana, durian, cheese and chocolate.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientstapioca flour, eggs, sugar, yeast, coconut milk, pandan
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodfermented batter, baked
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, fragrant, chewy honeycomb texture
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatendessert, snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Bika Ambon come from?
Bika Ambon is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Bika Ambon?
Bika ambon or golden cake or golden kuih bingka, is an Indonesian dessert made from ingredients such as tapioca flour, eggs, sugar, yeast and coconut milk. Bika ambon is generally sold in kaffir lime or pandan flavor, but today it is also available in other flavors like banana, durian, cheese and chocolate.