13 Typical Snacks of Sulawesi

13 Typical Snacks of Sulawesi - Speaking of Sulawesi culinary, we often focus on the main dishes that are savory and spicy. Call it woku, konro soup, skipjack fufu fampis, and pallumara. However, it turns out, Sulawesi's typical market snacks are also very diverse and tasteful. From north to south, each region has excellent snacks that are delicious and ready to try.

Bugis also became one of the regions in South Sulawesi which contributed a lot of wet cakes and market snacks. Come on, look at the following list!

Bobengka

1. Bobengka

At first glance, this typical Minahasa cake looks like brownies. However, bobengka is made with a mixture of flour, grated coconut, eggs, brown sugar, and coconut milk. The texture is solid but still feels soft when eaten. A sweet and savory blend melts in the mouth at the first bite. This flavor is obtained from cinnamon which also adds a distinctive aroma.

Bobengka is served with walnut sprinkles which makes it even more special. Psst, this cake is also often used as souvenirs.

2. Binyolos

This round shaped snack is very popular in Manado. Binyolos feels crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. This cake is made with a mixture of flour, cassava, butter, eggs, and sugar formed into a mixture. Later, this mixture is filled with brown sugar that has been combed. Binyolos is one of the fried foods that are usually sold in the morning. A soft, legit and sweet taste that blends perfectly as a tea partner. Bro!

3. Ku Cake

Red or brown cakes that look like turtle shells are inspired by the Chinese, you know. This original named cake, koeh, was formed so that the Chinese people believed. That said, turtles bring longevity and prosperity. Therefore, my cake is often served during Chinese New Year, child birth, or wedding party.

Ku cake is one of the popular snacks in Manado. Its supple texture is made from sticky rice flour, coconut milk, sugar and salt. This mixture is filled with sweet and savory green bean mixture in one bite, then steamed until cooked. Some traders also make innovations in my cake forms, such as fruits or flowers.

4. Lalampa

If the land of Java is famous for the arem-arem, there are also lalampa in Sulawesi. It is not difficult to find lalampa because almost all of Sulawesi region peddles this snack. Not much different in terms of appearance, lalampa still feels special because it is filled with seasoned cooking fish.

Understandably, Sulawesi is famous for its abundant tuna and tuna. This snack is also more special because after steaming, it needs to be burned briefly. The aroma of the basil leaves feels fragrant and strengthens the taste of the rice cake. Just like arem-arem, lalampa is often eaten as breakfast or casual friends.

5. Buras

Besides lalampa, other rice preparations are buras or burasa. Its appearance is similar to ketupat, but it has a more savory flavor. The process of consuming rice does not use ordinary water, but using coconut milk and a little grated coconut. After that, the rice is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked. The scent immediately appeared when the dough was served warmly, let alone eaten with coto makassar, curry, konro soup, or pallubasa. Steady!

Wilds are usually made by Bugis people. These snacks are often served during Eid holidays or local custom events. Unfortunately, unlike Lalampa, more is sold along with large dishes above.

6. Tetu

In the local language, "tetu" means boat. Not surprisingly, soft snacks are indeed served in a banana-shaped leaves. Tetu cake is very popular as a takjil snack during Ramadan. Not only in Palu, this cake also exists in Gorontalo (popaco) and Manado (lampu-lampu cake).

Its soft taste is made from rice flour, coconut milk, salt and sugar. Additional layers of granulated sugar or palm sugar behind the soft layer of white add to the taste.

7. Tabaro Dange

Like the typical Betawi egg crust? Means you must try this snack. Tabaro dange or jepa is a mixture of sago and grated coconut which is cooked until the texture is like rice crust.

To be more enjoyable, tabaro dange was given a filling of brown sugar or shredded fish. But some people also choose without filling in the original version.

Tabaro dange is widely sold on the coast of Central Sulawesi. Just like egg crust, tabaro dange is cooked with a small stove. Uniquely, it is not a skillet used for cooking, but a pot or stone cob. With very affordable prices, you can enjoy a warm and savory tabaro dange.

8. Panada

Pastel content is certainly very familiar, huh. Well, the panada shape is similar to pastel fill, it's just that the texture is more tender like a donut. Just like pastel, panada was also given a filling, namely skipjack fufu pampis. Hmm, it tastes savory and rather spicy which is super delicious!

Panada is famous in Manado and its surroundings. This snack was inspired by the Spaniards and Portuguese who had visited Sulawesi island hundreds of years ago. Panada is inspired by empanada cake, which is then adjusted to local ingredients and seasonings. Until now, panada is still often sold at affordable prices.

9. Apo Colo

At first glance, this typical Gorontalo snack resembles apem or pancake. But apparently, what colo is is a combination of these two snacks. Apang colo is an apem served with a thick red sugar sauce made using special molds.

In the area of ​​origin, the colo is quite famous as a holiday snack. In fact, Dembe Village in Gorontalo makes a special celebration of colo. The festival is open to all people with a series of events, one of which is a crash course for colo. Interested in joining?

10. Barongko

That said, Barongko is the favorite dessert of the Bugis kings. The mixture is made from horn banana, coconut milk, sugar, and eggs mixed together and steamed in banana leaves. Similar to Central Javanese friction, but barongko uses whole banana.

The texture is really smooth and soft. Sweet and savory flavors combine in one bite. In the past, barongko was only made by expert hands for traditional events. But over time, Barongko was introduced as an affordable market snack. If you live outside Sulawesi, you can find it easily in the house of soup konro and coto makassar.

11. Deppa Tori

He said, deppa tori is a cake made by Toraja people. However, don't imagine the shape is like a cake on the island of Java. Deppa or beppa tori is more like a pillow cake with a longer shape and a darker color.

The raw material is between rice flour, brown sugar, water, baking powder and vanilla. Everything is mixed until it becomes thick and easily formed. The taste of this cake is sweet and savory because of the addition of sesame seeds on the skin.

Deppa tori is found in Toraja and Enrekang. Both are regencies in South Sulawesi, but the deprivation of tori is rather different. Toraja style without feeling feels more solid, while enrekang is softer. In addition to being friends for an afternoon walk, This cake is also commonly used as a souvenir of the local area.

12. Tara’jong

Who would have thought this Makassar cake had super simple ingredients. You only need cassava, brown sugar, and dipping flour mixture. Tara’jong is a typical South Sulawesi snack that is suitable to eat while relaxing. Some call it tarajju (Bugis), there are also those who consider it like Javanese fried getuk. Cassava / cassava only needs to be boiled until cooked and tender, then mixed with brown sugar evenly. Form flat round and dip it in fried flour mixture. Simple, right?

13. Sikaporo

When you first see, you will be amazed by the bright shape and color. The shape resembles a bingka cake with two layers of color, namely light green and yellow. The texture itself is chewy and soft like a pudding.

No wonder, attitude is indeed made with rice flour, coconut milk, eggs, sugar and gelatin. Imagine like a sponge so that had a trend a few years ago when you ate it. Sweet and savory flavors blend together in each bite. Unfortunately, attitude cake is not sold as a market snack. This cake is more often present as a bridal delivery in Bugis wedding customs.

Very much, huh? In addition to the list above, there are still many market snacks and typical Sulawesi snacks waiting to be sought. Unfortunately, some of them are already scarce due to lack of purchasing power or peddlers. In fact, market snacks are no less delicious than contemporary snacks.