Bakpia Pathok
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Bakpia Pathok(Chinese:肉饼)are small round-shaped Indonesia
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n pastries, usually stuffed with mung beans , but have recently come in other fillings as well (e.g. chocolate, durian, and even cheese ). They are one of Yogyakarta's specialties named after a "suburb" in this city (Pathok) where these sweet pastries were originated.

These pastries are similar to bigger Indonesian round pastries (or "pia") - the only difference being the size. They are commercially packaged in small boxes and sold at many food shops in Yogyakarta. Bakpia was influenced and originated from Chinese sweet pastry.
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