Wingko

Wingko, wiwingka or bibika, which is sometimes called wingko babat, wiwingka or bibika (rev. De voeding in Nederlands-Indië 1904), is a traditional Indonesian pancake-like snack made from coconuts. This kue is usually associated with Javanese cuisine.

Wingko

A plate of wingko
Alternative names	Wingko Babat
Type	Pancake
Place of origin	Indonesia
Region or state	Java and Nationwide in Indonesia, also popular in Southeast Asia
Main ingredients	Coconut
Media: Wingko

Wingko babat

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	1,485.3 kJ (355.0 kcal)
Carbohydrates	51.4 g
Dietary fibre	2.4 g
Fat	15.1 g
Protein	3.2 g
Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Thiamine (B1) 7% 0.08 mg Riboflavin (B2) 6% 0.08 mg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 4% 47 mg Iron 6% 1.1 mg Phosphorus 5% 63 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	29.7 g
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] Source: Indonesian Ministry of Health AP113

Wingko is a type of cake made mainly of coconut and other ingredients.^[3] Wingko is popular especially along the north coast of Java island. It is mostly sold by peddlers on trains, at bus, train stations, or in the producer's own shop. This might explain its popularity in Java as a gift to families upon returning from traveling.

Wingko is typically a round, almost hard coconut cake that is typically served in warm, small pieces. Wingko is sold either in the form of a large, plate-sized cake or small, paper wrapped cakes.

The most famous wingko is made in Babat. As its full name, wingko babat, suggests, wingko actually originated in Babat, a small district in Lamongan regency in East Java, near the border with the regency of Bojonegoro. In Babat, which is only a small town, wingko plays a big role in its economy. There are many wingko factories in that city, employing many workers. The factories receive a lot of coconut fruit from the neighbouring municipalities.

Today Wingko is a famous food in both Babat with various brands and sizes of wingko for sale. Most wingko factories are still owned by Indonesian Chinese, and some still use Chinese language names for their brands.

See also

• Food portal
• Indonesia portal

• Bibingka - a similar rice cake from the Philippines and eastern Indonesia
• Kue bingka - a similar cake from the Banjar and Malay people of Indonesia
• Butter mochi