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Nutritional Values
400kcal
8gProtein
55gCarbs
18gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Bakpia
How to order / say it
Say it
Bakpia — [bahk-pee-ah]
Order
I'd like some Bakpia, please.
Locally
Saya mau Bakpia, ya.
Say locally
A small round pastry with sweet fillings like mung bean or chocolate.
Why try it?
Bakpia is a beloved snack in Yogyakarta, often associated with celebrations and gift-giving. It represents the blend of Chinese and local Javanese cultures.
How it tastes
Bakpia is a sweet, flaky pastry with a rich filling that melts in the mouth. Variants might have mung bean, chocolate, or cheese filling, offering various taste experiences.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Bakpia was introduced by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century and has since blended with local culinary traditions. It quickly became a favorite snack, particularly for souvenirs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g wheat flour
- 🫘 100 g mung bean paste
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🥚 2 egg yolk
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Prepare pastry dough and mung bean filling.
- 2 Roll dough and fill with sweet paste.
- 3 Bake until golden brown and flaky.
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