De voeding in Nederlands-Indië 1904), is a traditional Indonesian pancake-like snack made from coconuts.

[3] Wingko is popular especially along the north coast of Java island.

This might explain its popularity in Java to as a gift to families upon returning from traveling.

As its full name, wingko babat, suggests, wingko actually originated in Babat, a small district in Lamongan regency in East Java, near the border with the regency of Bojonegoro.

In Babat, which is only a small town, wingko plays a big role in its economy.