15 Street Food of Jakarta

Author: Gea Yustika

Editor: Amelia Puteri

Introduction:

Indonesia is a country with a rich diversity of cultures, including its culinary traditions. Each region has its own unique dishes, both main courses and snacks. One of these regions is Betawi, the native ethnic group of Jakarta.

Body:

Betawi cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of various spices. Here are 15 traditional Betawi snacks that you must try:

1. Kue Ape (Ape Cake): A thin pancake-like snack made from rice flour, coconut milk, and yeast. It is usually green in color and has a crispy edge.

2. Es Selendang Mayang (Selendang Mayang Ice): A refreshing dessert made from tepung beras (rice flour) shaped into thin strips, served with coconut milk, syrup, and ice.

3. Kue Leker (Leker Cake): A thin crepe-like snack filled with various sweet or savory fillings, such as chocolate, cheese, or sausage.

4. Putu Mayang (Putu Mayang): A colorful steamed cake made from tepung beras (rice flour) and gula merah (palm sugar), served with grated coconut.

5. Kerak Telor (Kerak Telor): A savory pancake made from duck or chicken eggs, glutinous rice, ebi (dried shrimp), and coconut.

6. Kembang Goyang (Kembang Goyang): A crispy cookie made from tepung beras (rice flour) and shaped like a flower.

7. Bir Pletok (Bir Pletok): A non-alcoholic spiced drink made from ginger, cloves, and other spices.

8. Kue Dongkal (Kue Dongkal): A cone-shaped cake made from tepung beras (rice flour) and gula aren (palm sugar).

9. Kue Ongol-Ongol (Kue Ongol-Ongol): A chewy cake made from tepung sagu (tapioca flour) and gula aren (palm sugar).

10. Dodol Betawi (Dodol Betawi): A thick and sticky sweet made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and gula merah (palm sugar).

11. Kue Geplak (Kue Geplak): A chewy snack made from roasted rice flour, coconut, and gula pasir (sugar).

12. Kue Rangi (Kue Rangi): A pancake-like snack made from tepung sagu (tapioca flour) and grated coconut.

13. Kue Pancong (Kue Pancong): A pancake-like snack made from tepung beras (rice flour), santan (coconut milk), and grated coconut.

14. Es Goyang (Es Goyang): A traditional ice cream made from santan (coconut milk), gula pasir (sugar), and tepung hunkwe (a type of starch).

15. Kue Cente Manis (Kue Cente Manis): A chewy and sweet cake made from tepung terigu (wheat flour), sagu mutiara (tapioca pearls), and santan (coconut milk).

Conclusion:

These are just a few of the many delicious traditional Betawi snacks that you can try. If you have the chance to visit Jakarta, be sure to seek out these culinary delights!