# Binaki

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For the type of woven steamed rice pouch shaped like a frog, see [Pusô](/source/Pus%C3%B4).

***Binaki*** (bɪnɑkiʔ) or ***pintos*** is a type of [steamed](/source/Steaming) [corn](/source/Corn) sweet [tamales](/source/Tamale) from two regions in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines) – [Bukidnon](/source/Bukidnon) and [Bogo, Cebu](/source/Bogo,_Cebu). They are distinctively wrapped in [corn husks](/source/Corn_husk) and are commonly sold as *[pasalubong](/source/Pasalubong)* and [street food](/source/Street_food) in [Northern Mindanao](/source/Northern_Mindanao) and [Cebu](/source/Cebu). It is sometimes anglicized as "steamed corn cakes".

## Description

*Binaki* and *pintos* are sweet variants of Philippine [tamales](/source/Tamale) without fillings. They arose independently in [Bukidnon](/source/Bukidnon) and [Bogo](/source/Bogo,_Cebu). Both are traditionally wrapped in [corn husks](/source/Corn_husk), but can usually be distinguished from each other by the method of wrapping. *Binaki* has a longer and narrower wrapping, while *pintos* is shorter and rectangular with additional cross-wise ties. Both the names *binaki* and *pintos* literally mean "wrapped [in a pouch]"; from [Cebuano](/source/Cebuano_language) *[bakibaki](/source/Pus%C3%B4#Variations)* ("[pouch made of leaves] shaped like a frog"), and a [contracted](/source/Contraction_(grammar)) form of *pinutos* ("wrapped"), respectively.[1][2][3]

*Binaki* and *pintos* are prepared identically. They are made by scraping young corn ears on a [grater](/source/Grater). The resulting coarse [cornmeal](/source/Cornmeal) is then mixed with [coconut milk](/source/Coconut_milk) (or [milk](/source/Milk)), [margarine](/source/Margarine) ([butter](/source/Butter)), [baking powder](/source/Baking_powder), and [white](/source/White_sugar) or [brown sugar](/source/Brown_sugar). In lieu of coconut milk and sugar, [condensed milk](/source/Condensed_milk) may sometimes be used. [Cheese](/source/Cheese) may also be added, though it is rare. The mixture is then scooped and wrapped in corn husk before being steamed until firm.[4][5][6]

## Variants

A variant among the [Maranao people](/source/Maranao_people) derived from the Bukidnon *binaki* is *biyaki*. However, it has diverged greatly and is generally considered a separate dish. It uses grated [cassava](/source/Cassava) primarily, with only bits of grated young corn kernels mixed in. It is sold wrapped in banana leaves like *[suman](/source/Suman_(food))*, although it can also be wrapped in [corn husk](/source/Corn_husk).[7][8]

## See also

- [Binatog](/source/Binatog)
- [Cornbread](/source/Cornbread)
- [List of maize dishes](/source/List_of_maize_dishes)
- [Maíz con hielo](/source/Ma%C3%ADz_con_hielo)
- [Tamal](/source/Tamal)

## References

1. ["Baki"](http://www.binisaya.com/node/21&search=root&word=baki). *Binisaya – Cebuano Dictionary and Thesaurus.*. Binisaya.com. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Pintos (Cebuano Sweet Tamales)"](http://bisayajudkaayo.blogspot.com/2008/06/pintos-cebuano-sweet-tamales.html). Inato Lang. June 2, 2008. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Binaki the Corn Cake from Cagayan de Oro City"](http://www.adventuringfoodie.com/2014/02/binaki-corn-cake-cagayan.html/). *AdventuringFoodie*. February 11, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Binaki Recipe"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200918165514/https://www.panlasangpinoyrecipes.com/binaki-recipe/). *Panlasang Pinoy Recipes*. Archived from [the original](http://www.panlasangpinoyrecipes.com/binaki-recipe/) on September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Binaki"](http://www.pinoyhapagkainan.com/binaki/). *Hapagkainan*. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Pintos and Budbod Kabog: Best of North Cebu Pasalubong"](http://penfires.com/pintos-and-budbod-kabog-best-north-cebu-pasalubong/). *Penfires*. September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

1. ["Biyaki"](https://pinoyfoodillustrated.blogspot.com/2015/04/biyaki.html). *Philippine Food Illustrated*. April 26, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

1. ["Mga Sangkap ng Bawat Uri ng Minatamis na Pagkain"](http://nahidahhadjisobair.blogspot.com/2013/04/maranao-foodsmenu.html). *Maranao Foods/Menu*. April 22, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

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