Shakoy

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Shakoy, also known as lubid-lubid or bicho-bicho , is a traditional doughnut characterized by its twisted shape. The dough is typically made with a combination of flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Once prepared, the dough is shaped into an elongated log and twisted into a braid, then sprinkled with granulated sugar before it's deep-fried to golden perfection. Nowadays, there are also versions of shakoy made from rice flour, but those versions have a chewier texture and they're usually topped with sesame seeds. Shakoy is often enjoyed as a snack or a dessert, and it's also served for breakfast.