two meals in the morning, especially if it is not BIKA AMBON

 

One of Indonesia's regional specialties is Bika Ambon. This typical cake-shaped food is made from a mixture of sugar, eggs and coconut milk. Usually, Bika Ambon has a very spicy aroma. When you hear the name Bika Ambon cake, you may wonder why the name and origin of this food are so contradictory. Although named after Ambon, this cake does not come from Ambon, a province in eastern Indonesia, but from the capital city of Medan in North Sumatra.

Bika Ambon is known as Indonesian snacks as a typical culinary dish from Medan, North Sumatra. The fragrant smell of Bika Ambon makes it a special food or a popular souvenir when visiting the North Sumatra province. Derived from the name Jalan Ambon, this food is tapioca or sago cakes that are hollow and fibrous. This cake is yellow in color with a cavity that resembles an anthill. This cake with an original flavor is one of the traditional snacks made with fermented fruit juice or palm wine to create the cavity that characterizes this cake. Bika Ambon has an interesting origin story.

Especially the name "ambon" in traditional Medan cuisine. Bika Ambon cake is a twist on the typical Malaysian Bika, with the addition of palm sap or palm wine as a developer. Bika Ambon has a shelf life of 3-4 days but does not contain preservatives. This cake has a soft and slightly chewy texture and is perfect for morning tea or coffee.