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Panyalam

Panyalam or panyam, is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro fried rice pancake. It is made with ground glutinous rice, muscovado, and coconut milk mixed into a batter that is deep-fried.

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Panyalam
Alternative namesPanyam, panialam
CourseDessert
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateMindanao
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice, muscovado, coconut milk
Similar dishesBibingka, puto & penyaram

Panyalam or panyam, is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro fried rice pancake. It is made with ground glutinous rice, muscovado (or brown sugar), and coconut milk mixed into a batter that is deep-fried.1234

Panyalam originates from Mindanao and nearby islands. It is particularly popular among Muslim Filipinos, including among the Maguindanao, Maranao, Sama-Bajau, and Tausug people. It is commonly served during special occasions and religious holidays (notably during Hari Raya).23 It is also a traditional dish among native Christian and animist Lumad groups, like the Mansaka and non-Islamized communities of the Sama-Bajau.56

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References

References

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