10 Delicious and Addictive Lebaran Snacks from Banten, Loved by Guests on the Holiday

Lebaran in Banten is not only celebrated with main dishes like ketupat and chicken opor, but is also enlivened by various traditional snacks that are a special treat for guests. These traditional snacks, with their unique flavors and textures, have been passed down through generations and remain preserved to this day.

Various snacks such as crispy emping melinjo from Pandeglang, sweet coconut sagon, and chewy green cuer cake each hold stories and flavors that make them favorites during the Eid celebration. Additionally, there are also kue pasung, kue tambang, Banten getas, and ranginang that always adorn the guest table.

Curious about what traditional Banten snacks are always present during Lebaran? Here is the complete list summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Monday (31/3).

1. Melinjo Chips, Savory Snack Unique to Pandeglang

Melinjo chips are snacks made from crushed melinjo seeds that are dried and fried until crispy. With a distinctive slightly bitter taste, melinjo chips remain a favorite among many, especially during Eid.

Now, melinjo chips come in various flavors, ranging from sweet, spicy, to cheese, which are increasingly favored by many. Melinjo chips are often used as snacks or complements to traditional Eid dishes such as opor and semur.

Due to their long shelf life and unique flavor, melinjo chips have become a typical souvenir from Banten that many travelers bring home after Eid.

2. Coconut Sagon, Sweet and Rich with Coconut Aroma

Coconut sagon is a traditional snack from Banten made from grated coconut, glutinous rice flour, and palm sugar, then baked until brown.

With a crispy outer texture and a soft inside, sagon provides a unique sensation when chewed. The strong coconut aroma is a hallmark of this snack, making it a perfect choice to accompany tea or coffee during the festive season.

Coconut sagon is not only famous in Banten but also in various regions of Indonesia, due to its distinctive taste and the traditional methods used in its production.

3. Green Cuer Cake, Chewy and Savory from Suji Leaves

Cuer cake is a traditional snack typical of Banten that has a natural green color from suji leaves. Its texture is chewy, almost like layer cake, but with a savory flavor thanks to the grated coconut sprinkled on top.

Wrapped in banana leaves, cuer cake has a distinctive aroma and unique taste. This cake is not too sweet, making it a perfect complement to the Lebaran snacks that are usually dominated by sweet foods. In Serang, this cake is also known as cucuwer and is often sought after by locals during Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr.

4. Banten Pasung Cake, Sweet and Rich from Brown Sugar

Pasung cake is a traditional snack that can be found in various regions in Banten, such as Serang, Pandeglang, and Lebak.

Made from a mixture of brown sugar, coconut milk, and rice flour, pasung cake has a soft texture and a distinctive sweet taste. Its unique shape is packaged in banana leaves that taper at the end, resembling traditional ice cream.

Some variants of pasung cake also add slices of jackfruit or grated coconut, which further enrich the flavor and aroma.

5. Twisted Cake, A Crunchy Snack with a Unique Shape

The twisted cake is known for its shape resembling twisted rope. Its texture is crunchy with a sweet and savory flavor, making it a suitable snack for guests during Eid.

Made from a mixture of wheat flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, the twisted cake is fried until golden brown, providing a distinctive crunch. Because it has a long shelf life, the twisted cake has become a must-have snack in the homes of residents in Banten during the festive season.

Additionally, the tradition of making twisted cakes at home is still maintained by many families in Banten leading up to Eid.

6. Gipang Cake, Sweet and Crunchy from Sticky Rice

Gipang cake is a traditional snack from Banten made from dried sticky rice, mixed with brown sugar or white sugar until it forms a hard texture but remains crunchy when bitten.

The process of making gipang requires precision, especially in mixing the sugar to achieve the right texture. Its sweet and slightly sticky taste makes it very popular, especially among children.

Due to its relatively long shelf life, gipang cake is often used as a typical souvenir from Banten and is always present on the guest table during Eid.

7. Getas Banten, Crispy with a Sweet Sugar Coating

Getas is a traditional snack from Banten made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar, then fried until crispy.

The outer part of getas is coated with hardened sugar, providing a crispy and sweet sensation when bitten. This cake is often served with tea or coffee as an afternoon snack during family gatherings during Eid.

Due to its distinctive taste and unique texture, Banten getas is a snack that is always present during the Eid celebrations.

8. Tapai Ketan and Kolang Kaling, A Sweet and Fresh Combination

Tapai ketan and kolang kaling are a combination of traditional snacks often found in the homes of Banten residents during Eid.

Tapai ketan is made from fermented glutinous rice, resulting in a sweet taste with a slight sour sensation. Kolang kaling boiled with sugar provides a distinctive fresh flavor.

The combination of these two foods is often served in small bowls and becomes a favorite snack during Eid.

9. Coconut Root Cake, a Sweet Snack that Resembles Tree Roots

Coconut root cake has a unique shape resembling tree roots, with a crispy texture and a distinctive sweet-savory flavor.

Made from a mixture of glutinous rice flour, eggs, margarine, and sugar, this cake is fried until crispy and can last a long time, making it a practical snack that is always available during Eid.

Besides in Banten, this cake is also popular in the Betawi region, but it still has a unique flavor that distinguishes it from versions in other areas.

10. Ranginang, Savory and Crispy Glutinous Rice Crackers

Ranginang is a typical snack often served during Eid in Banten. Made from dried glutinous rice, then fried until puffed, ranginang has a crispy texture with a delicious savory flavor.

Ranginang is usually served in original or spicy flavor variants and is often taken as a typical souvenir from Banten.

Due to its unique preparation method and long shelf life, ranginang is a snack that is always present at every Eid celebration.

11. FAQ

1. What are the typical snacks from Banten that are always present during Eid?

Some typical snacks from Banten that are often served during Eid include emping melinjo, sagon kelapa, kue cuer, kue pasung, kue akar kelapa, and kue gipang.

2. Why is emping melinjo a favorite snack during Eid?

Because of its crunchy texture and unique flavor, emping melinjo is a great complement to main dishes like opor and semur.

3. What makes kue pasung from Banten different from other cakes?

Kue pasung has a sweet and rich taste from brown sugar and its unique shape, as it is wrapped in banana leaves, adding a distinctive aroma when eaten.

4. How can sagon kelapa be served to make it more delicious?

Sagon kelapa is best served warm, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee to enhance the enjoyment.

(kpl/rmt)