43 Practical and Tempting Iftar Snack Menu Ideas, Let's Try

Kapanlagi.com - When the holy month of Ramadan arrives, our minds often revolve around appetizing iftar snack menus to break the fast. Iftar snacks are not just a delightful appetizer but also play an important role in restoring energy after a day of fasting. In this article, we will present 43 simple and easy iftar snack menu ideas for you to try, ranging from refreshing drinks to tempting sweet treats.

One of the main attractions of iftar snacks is the variety of options we can enjoy. Indonesian society has a rich tradition of serving iftar snacks, from classic to contemporary.

A good iftar menu should contain carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to keep the body balanced during the month of Ramadan. So, prepare yourself to try some iftar snack menu ideas that you can make yourself at home.

1. Refreshing Drink Menu for Takjil

Refreshing drinks are the perfect choice to start breaking the fast. Here are some recommendations:

1. Fruit Ice: A mix of various fresh fruits like watermelon, melon, apple, and pear, combined with syrup and ice cubes. You can add nata de coco or jelly for extra texture.
2. Banana/Sweet Potato Compote: A warm drink made from coconut milk, brown sugar, and bananas or sweet potatoes. The recipe is simple and can be varied with pumpkin.
3. Mixed Ice: Similar to fruit ice, but richer with variations of ingredients like jelly, white bread, and rice flour pudding.
4. Cendol Ice: A refreshing drink made from cendol, coconut milk, and liquid brown sugar.
5. Shaken Avocado Ice: Mashed avocado mixed with sweetened condensed milk and liquid milk, topped with your choice of toppings.
6. Sweet Cucumber Ice: A refreshing drink made from sweet and slightly sour cucumber.
7. Teler Ice: A mix of avocado, young coconut, jackfruit, and sweet syrup with milk.
8. Kopyor KW Ice: Ice made from jelly resembling kopyor coconut with syrup and coconut milk.
9. Fruit Soup: A variety of fresh fruits served with sweet milk broth and ice cubes.
10. Blewah Ice: A refreshing drink made from shredded blewah, syrup, and ice cubes.

2. Delicious Food Menu for Takjil

In addition to drinks, you can also serve food as a takjil. Here are some options:

1. Rice Flour Porridge: Soft porridge made from rice flour and coconut milk, very filling.
2. Sweet Potato Kolak: Using sweet potatoes as the main ingredient, similar to banana kolak.
3. Pastel: Crispy and savory fried pastries filled with vegetables or meat.
4. Chicken Lemper: Lemper filled with shredded chicken wrapped in banana leaves, delicious and practical.
5. Tempe Mendoan: Tempe fried with wheat flour and spices, perfect for snacks.
6. Sweet Potato Balls: Sweet potatoes shaped into balls and fried, tasty and easy to make.
7. Stuffed Dates: Dates filled with almonds or walnuts for a savory-sweet sensation.
8. Klepon: Sticky rice cake filled with brown sugar and sprinkled with grated coconut.
9. Banana Setup: Bananas cooked with cinnamon and sugar for a distinctive sweet flavor.
10. Rolled Omelette: Green omelette skin filled with sweet coconut paste.
11. Mini Egg Martabak – A smaller version of the crispy outside and savory inside egg martabak.
12. Semarang Spring Rolls – Spring rolls filled with bamboo shoots and chicken with a special sauce.
13. Cheese Fried Bananas – Fried bananas topped with grated cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
14. Corn Fritters – Crispy fritters made from corn and wheat flour.
15. Stuffed Tofu – Fried tofu filled with vegetables and vermicelli.
16. Spicy Rujak Cimol – Fried snacks made from tapioca flour served with rujak sauce.
17. Mayonnaise Risoles – Risoles filled with vegetables and creamy mayo.
18. Chocolate Bananas (Piscok) – Bananas wrapped in spring roll skin and filled with melted chocolate.
19. Coconut Milk Brown Sugar Pudding – Layered pudding with the richness of brown sugar and the savory taste of coconut milk.
20. Banana Nuggets – Fried bananas coated in flour topped with chocolate or cheese.
21. Jasuke (Corn Milk Cheese) – Boiled corn with sweetened condensed milk and grated cheese.
22. Steamed Brownies – Soft chocolate cake that is steamed, perfect for breaking the fast.
23. Mud Cake – Soft cake made from potatoes with a distinctive vanilla aroma.
24. Cheese Aroma Bananas – Bananas wrapped in spring roll skin, fried, and sprinkled with cheese.
25. Potato Fritters – Mashed potatoes mixed with spices and fried until crispy.
26. Peanut Peyek – Crispy thin chips made from rice flour with a sprinkle of peanuts.
27. Fried Otak-Otak – Fried fish otak-otak served with peanut sauce.
28. Solo Sausage – Fried sausage made from chicken wrapped in thin skin.
29. Sweet Mini Martabak – Small martabak topped with cheese, meses, or peanuts.
30. Walik Tofu – Tofu turned inside out and fried crispy, can be filled with aci dough or chicken.
31. Potato Croquettes – Mashed potatoes filled with chicken or vegetables, coated with breadcrumbs and then fried.
32. Crispy Tofu – Fried tofu with a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.
33. Spicy Cimol – Fried cimol with spicy powder, perfect for savory flavor lovers.

3. Tips for Serving Takjil

Here are some tips for serving attractive takjil:

• Adjust the menu to your taste and condition.
• Use fresh and quality ingredients.
• Pay attention to cleanliness and food safety while cooking.
• Don't hesitate to be creative and add a personal touch to your takjil menu.

With the ideas above, you can prepare a simple and delicious takjil menu for breaking the fast. Happy breaking your fast.

4. FAQ

What is takjil?

Takjil is food or drink served to break the fast, usually consisting of sweet and refreshing dishes.

Why is it important to choose a healthy takjil menu?

A healthy takjil menu helps restore energy and maintain nutritional balance during the month of Ramadan.

How long does it take to prepare takjil?

Many takjil recipes can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

Is takjil only sweet food?

No, takjil can be sweet food or refreshing drinks, depending on individual preferences.

(kpl/rmt)