What is Bika Ambon like? And what is interesting about this one typical food? Let’s look at our review below.
Bika Ambon is one of the typical types of wet cakes from Medan, North Sumatra. This cake has a characteristic yellow color and has cavities on the inside. In addition, Bika Ambon cake also has a distinctive flavor and aroma that makes us addicted to eat it. In the city of Medan itself, Bika Ambon cake is already very well known and has become a culinary icon of the pride of the people there. So it is always a game for culinary lovers and tourists when visiting there.
The Origin of Bika Ambon
When you first hear the name of the Bika Ambon cake, of course we will think that this cake comes from the Maluku region in eastern Indonesia. But in reality the Bika Ambon cake is indeed very popular in the city of Medan, North Sumatra.
From several sources we found, there are several versions of the story that explain the origin of the name Bika Ambon. The beginning of this cake was inspired by the typical Malay cake that is called bika or also called bingka. The cake is then modified by adding developer ingredients such as Nira or Tuak Enau. So that the inside becomes hollow and has a different taste from the typical Malay bika cake.
Then, this cake began to be called the Bika Ambon cake because it was first sold in the intersection area of Jl. Ambon – Sei Kera, Medan. Because of the many interested ones, this cake then became popular and is often referred to as the Bika Ambon cake, in accordance with the name of the street. The origin and name of Bika Ambon is still controversial. But even so, the Bika Ambon cake remains one of the special dishes of the people of Medan.
The Process of Making Bika Ambon
The ingredients used to make Bika Ambon include flour, eggs, roomie, sugar, and coconut milk. As for flavoring ingredients can use pandan leaves, orange leaves, or vanilli. In the manufacturing process, first, boil coconut milk together with orange leaves and pandan leaves. After the coconut milk is cooled, then add one by one ingredients such as eggs, flour, sugar, and roomie. The material is stirred evenly, then allowed to stand for several hours until it settles. After that, the mixture is put into the oven on medium heat, and wait until the cake is cooked.
Taste of Bika Ambon cake
This Bika Ambon has a very distinctive taste. The taste that is legit combined with a chewy texture certainly causes its own sensation when we eat it. In addition, the strong aroma is also very appetizing.
Bika Ambon Culinary Place
Ambon’s Bika cake is a very famous specialty in Medan, North Sumatra. In addition to being consumed alone, this food is also widely traded, even being one of the typical souvenirs of the City of Medan. One of the areas where there are many Bika Ambon sellers is in the Majapahit Street area.
According to several sources that we get, there are many shops that sell special food on this one. The flavors offered are also varied, ranging from the taste of pandanus, chocolate, cheese, and others. Even without using preservatives, this Bika Ambon cake can also last up to 3-4 days. So it is also very suitable to be used as souvenirs when we visit there.
Well, that’s all the explanation about good food typical souvenirs Medan, North Sumatra. Hopefully it will be useful and increase your knowledge of traditional food in Indonesia. Oh yes, do you have a plan for a vacation to Indonesia, especially in North Sumatra?
