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| Alternative names | Longa |
|---|---|
| Type | Cookie |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Davao del Sur |
Linga, also known aslonga, areFilipino cookies originating fromDavao del Sur in thePhilippines. The name comes fromsesame seeds, which are known locally aslinga in theVisayan languages orlonga in theDavaoeño language. They are made from flour, sugar, salt,shortening, and sesame seeds. They are characteristically flat and baked until they are a deep brown color. They range in shape and size from small and circular to large and oblong.[1][2] They are usually dipped in hot drinks likecoffee ortsokolate before eating.[3]
