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Nutritional Values
360kcal
5gProtein
44gCarbs
19gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Bebinca
How to order / say it
Say it
Bebinca — [Beh-bin-ka]
Order
I'd like the Bebinca, please.
Locally
Mhaka ek bebinca zai.
Say locally
A multi-layered Goan dessert made from coconut and eggs.
Why try it?
Bebinca is Goa's most iconic dessert, representing the delicate art of layered cooking that requires skill and patience. It is a festive treat enjoyed during special celebrations.
How it tastes
Luscious and rich with layers of mellow sweetness and subtle coconut flavor. Its texture is smooth with a slightly chewy consistency.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Bebinca was introduced by Indo-Portuguese communities in the 17th century. It was initially a festive dessert, requiring meticulous baking over a wood-fired oven, keeping the tradition alive.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml coconut milk
- 🍯 250 g sugar
- 🥚 10 egg yolks
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🫒 150 g ghee
Method
- 1 Beat egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- 2 Mix in coconut milk and flour.
- 3 Layer batter in a greased pan, bake each layer until set.
- 4 Repeat layering process until done, cooling between layers.
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