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"14 Typical Indonesian Lebaran Snacks that Must Be on the Guest Table, Truly Legendary!"

Typically, this Lebaran treat is almost always present in every home.

Dream - Eid is just around the corner. The victory day also signifies the end of the month of Ramadan and the Muslim community has completed their month-long fasting. The moment of Eid is always eagerly awaited by every Muslim. They flock to return to their hometown, gather with family and relatives, ask for forgiveness, strengthen relationships, and of course, eat together. When conducting silaturahmi (visiting and strengthening relationships), usually they are immediately welcomed to the living room with a row of jars filled with various Eid snacks.

"Yes, this typical Lebaran snack is almost always present in every house. In fact, this has been happening for generations."

14 Special Lebaran Snacks from Indonesia that are Definitely on the Guest Table, Legendary!

It feels incomplete without having those snacks during Eid. What are those legendary snacks? Here is the review as summarized by Dream from various sources.

Jajanan Khas Lebaran di Indonesia

"Special Lebaran Treats in Indonesia"

The following are some typical Eid snacks in Indonesia that are always present in almost every home.

1. Nastar

The first position is occupied by nastar, which is a round-shaped yellow pastry with pineapple jam filling. This snack is a must-have during the arrival of Eid. The combination of sweetness and savory taste from butter and eggs makes it melt in your mouth. It is truly the star of Eid, my Dream friend.

2. Snow White

Apart from nastar, another typical Lebaran snack is putri salju. This dry cake, coated with fine white sugar like snow, always appears during Lebaran. Not only is its shape attractive, but its taste is also addictive. Especially when bitten, it has a crispy texture combined with the sweetness of the fine sugar.

3. Kastangel

Who is a fan of kastangel? This one dry cake always appears when Eid arrives. This cake has a rectangular shape with a combination of sweet and savory taste from the cheese. For Dream friends who love cheese, don't miss opening the jar containing kastangel.

14 Special Lebaran Snacks from Indonesia that are Definitely on the Guest Table, Legendary!

4. Cat's Tongue

According to its name, kue lidah kucing (cat's tongue cookies) resembles the shape of a cat's tongue. However, this one has a combination of sweet and savory taste, as well as a crispy texture because this cookie is thinner compared to others. If cat's tongue cookies are usually associated with yellow color, now there are more variations of cat's tongue cookies. There is even rainbow cat's tongue cookies, my Dream friend.

5. Kue Semprit Kue Semprit is a traditional Indonesian cookie that is popular during festive occasions. It is known for its delicate and crumbly texture, as well as its sweet and buttery flavor. The name "Semprit" refers to the piping bag used to shape the cookies. To make Kue Semprit, a mixture of butter, sugar, egg yolks, and flour is prepared. This dough is then loaded into a piping bag and piped onto a baking sheet in various shapes, such as swirls or rosettes. The cookies are then baked until they turn golden brown. Kue Semprit is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. It is a beloved treat among Indonesians and is often given as gifts during special occasions. The combination of its crumbly texture and rich taste makes it a delightful snack for all ages.

Cake spritz is also one of the types of dry cakes that is actually quite old-fashioned, but always present during Eid. This cake is shaped like a flower with a sweet and soft taste in the mouth. In fact, nowadays, cake spritz is increasingly varied in its toppings. Like being sprinkled with colorful candies that attract the eyes, especially children.

6. Kue Keciput

Friend Dream may not be unfamiliar with the keciput cake. This cake looks like onde-onde, but it is smaller in size. For its texture, it is also crunchier with a sweet and savory taste. Keciput cake is made from glutinous rice flour. It becomes more delicious with a sprinkle of sesame seeds that makes this cake irresistibly addictive.

14 Special Lebaran Snacks from Indonesia that are Definitely on the Guest Table, Legendary!

7. Elephant's Ear

Who always targets elephant ears every time they visit people's houses? This legendary snack is still a favorite of most people. It has a round shape with motifs that are usually brown and white. However, nowadays it is becoming more varied, such as green, yellow, and red. Its taste is a combination of sweetness and savory with a crispy texture because it is thin.

8. Astor

Since childhood, this snack has always been a subject of contention. In fact, because of its popularity, astor is always available in almost every house. Its long shape with brown and white color motifs makes it difficult for its enthusiasts to stop chewing. Currently, there are even more variations of astor. For example, strawberry, vanilla, and so on. The colors also become more appetizing.

9. Wafer

Not only astor, wafer also becomes a mandatory snack on the guest table during Eid. This wafer is usually in the form of a box with several layers. Each layer contains chocolate paste, which is commonly a favorite of most people. The sweet and slightly savory taste with a crispy texture makes its enthusiasts addicted to keep eating.

14 Special Lebaran Snacks from Indonesia that are Definitely on the Guest Table, Legendary!

10. Biji Ketapang

Who is always looking for ketapang seeds when visiting houses? As the name suggests, this snack is shaped like cute ketapang seeds with a crunchy texture. It tastes sweet and savory, especially since it is small, it makes you addicted and hard to stop chewing. Especially when paired with a glass of warm tea.

11. Kembang Goyang

Snacks from the past apparently still have many fans. Yes, kue gembang goyang (shaking flower cake) also becomes a typical snack on Eid. Its shape is unique, resembling a flower. Even the way to make it is also unique by dipping the mold into the flour batter, then frying and shaking it. It has a sweet savory taste with a crispy texture. Because of its quite wide size, usually a large jar is used.

12. Gem Rose

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "This one snack seems to always be present from generation to generation. It feels incomplete if there is no food like this on the table during Eid. Its shape is unique like a button. Yes, it's called Gem Rose. A combination of sweet taste from colorful sugar as topping and savory from the biscuit. Maybe Dream friends can enjoy this legendary cake once a year during Eid only."

14 Special Lebaran Snacks from Indonesia that are Definitely on the Guest Table, Legendary!

13. Rengginang

If Dream's friend is not a fan of sweet food, it seems to be suitable with this snack, namely rengginang. This snack is made from sticky rice with a savory taste like crackers. Not only in the village, but even houses in the city also serve rengginang in their Lebaran jars.

14. Emping

Who is a fan of this melinjo-based snack? Its slightly bitter taste, but the combination of savory flavor and crispy texture makes emping highly sought after by both children and adults. Emping can also be a companion for Dream to eat with rice as a substitute for crackers. Some even combine emping with sticky rice tape wrapped in banana leaves. Usually, emping is used as a spoon to scoop up the sticky rice tape.

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