5 Recipes to Make Fresh and Practical Timun Suri, Suitable for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

Kapanlagi.com - Timun suri is a fruit that belongs to the gourd family. Timun suri fruit is usually sold and served during Ramadan, as a dish for breaking the fast. Timun suri recipes are usually used as fillings for cold drinks that will be consumed during iftar.

Although it is called timun (cucumber), timun suri does not belong to the cucumber family. Timun suri fruit belongs to the gourd and melon family, as seen from its leaves and seeds. Timun suri also contains various nutrients such as linoleic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and high levels of magnesium which are good for health.

With its soft texture and not too sweet taste, timun suri fruit is easy to be processed into various types of food and drinks. And according to various sources, here are 5 timun suri recipes that can be used as takjil (snack) during Ramadan.

1. Benefits of Cucumber Melon

Cucumber Suri (credit: pertanianku.com/kiat-budidaya-timun-suri)

The reason why cucumber melon is used as a takjil for breaking the fast is because cucumber melon can relieve stomachaches and also eliminate dehydration in the body. With a water content of 96.32 g and high fiber, this fruit is very good for consumption for those with stomachaches and those who experience dehydration.

For those of us who do not consume water and do not eat all day while fasting, eating cucumber melon is very suitable to be used as a takjil during the month of Ramadan. In addition, cucumber melon also contains 24.86 mg of vitamin C and antioxidants which are certainly good for the immune system. In the current pandemic situation, making cucumber melon as food is a good thing.

In addition, cucumber melon can also be served as an energy source, because there is glucose and fructose content in cucumber melon which has easily soluble properties so that it quickly turns into energy in the body after consumption. And other benefits are, good for kidney health because of the high water content in cucumber melon. Then for eye health, maintaining blood pressure, maintaining joint health, preventing cancer and heart disease, and many more benefits can be obtained when we consume cucumber melon regularly, especially during the month of Ramadan.

2. Cucumber Suri with Sugar

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The first recipe for cucumber suri is to use only white sugar, very easy and definitely delicious to consume. If you don't have time to process cucumber suri, maybe this method is enough to be a takjil during the month of Ramadan.

First, prepare the necessary ingredients:

1 cucumber suri

Sugar

How to make it:

Cut the cucumber suri into small square pieces and put them in a plate or bowl.

After cutting, you can sprinkle sugar directly. If you like to use sugar water, you can use sugar water or honey.

Done, the cucumber suri is ready to be served.

If you want it cold, you can put it in the refrigerator first. This method saves time and is also simple.

3. Es Kopyor Timun Suri

Cucumber Suri Kopyor Ice (credit: instagram.com/riderkulineran )

Want to make cucumber as a cold drink? It's possible. Besides eating it directly, cucumber can also be used as an ingredient for cold drinks. One of them is the recipe for cucumber kopyor ice. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients needed:

1 cucumber

1 sachet of sweetened condensed milk

500 ml fresh coconut milk

Salt to taste

5 tablespoons of sugar

Ice cubes

How to make it:

Cook the coconut milk until it's cooked, if it's about to boil, reduce the heat so that the coconut milk doesn't produce foam. This is to prevent the coconut milk from breaking when it becomes a cold drink.

Add sugar and salt to taste and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve in the coconut milk.

Then, add the sweetened condensed milk and stir again until well mixed.

Next, add a small amount of cucumber to the coconut milk to infuse the aroma of the cucumber into the coconut milk.

Finally, turn off the coconut milk and let it cool.

Serving method:

Prepare a glass filled with ice cubes, add the finely chopped cucumber to the glass. Finally, pour the previously cooked coconut milk over it.

Done, cucumber kopyor is ready to be served.

This method is not too difficult to do. You can prepare the coconut milk in the afternoon or early evening before breaking the fast, so that the coconut milk can be chilled before being turned into a cold drink.

4. Cucumber Suri Basil Seed Ice

Cucumber Suri Seed Basil (credit: instagram.com/portable.serpong)

In addition to making cold drinks using cucumber suri, you can also add basil seeds to the drink. The method is not too difficult and can be served immediately.

Ingredients needed:

1/2 cucumber suri

Soaked basil seeds

Coco pandan syrup

Condensed milk

Ice cubes

Water

How to make it:

Cut the cucumber suri into small pieces, or you can scoop it directly with a spoon.

Then put ice cubes in a bowl, followed by the chopped cucumber suri, condensed milk to taste, coco pandan syrup to taste, water, and the soaked basil seeds.

After that, stir everything until well mixed and serve.

This cucumber suri basil seed ice is more delicious when made near iftar time. Because besides being cold, the ice also won't melt.

5. Cucumber Suri Pudding

Cucumber Soursop Pudding (credit: Pixabay )

Bored with the recipe of cucumber suri made into a cold drink. There is another way for you to taste cucumber suri differently. You can make pudding using cucumber suri as the main ingredient.

Ingredients needed:

500 gr cucumber suri

200 ml instant coconut milk

200 gr granulated sugar

Some salt

1/2 sachet of instant agar

600 ml water

How to make it:

Mash the cucumber suri until completely smooth.

Then, mix the water and coconut milk in a container.

Next, add the cucumber suri into the water and coconut milk mixture and stir until well combined.

Once done, you can cook it and make sure the mixture does not bubble up. Stir continuously over low heat while adding sugar and some salt to give a savory taste.

After that, you can add the agar sachet and stir again.

Keep stirring until the mixture is fully cooked. Once cooked, you can transfer it into a mold and let it set.

Finished, cucumber suri pudding is ready to be served. If you want to serve it cold, you can put it in the refrigerator before serving.

6. Cucumber Soursop Orange Juice

Cucumber Suri Orange Juice (credit: Instagram/@dessyelmawanty2603)

In addition to using cucumber soursop, you can mix other fruits to make cucumber soursop fruit recipes taste fresher, such as using orange juice.

How to make it:

1/2 cucumber soursop

2 oranges

Water

Sugar syrup

Ice cubes

How to make it:

Grate the cucumber soursop finely using a coconut grater.

Then squeeze the oranges and add a little water.

Put ice cubes in a bowl, and also add the sliced cucumber soursop.

Then, add the squeezed orange juice and sugar syrup.

Finally, stir until well mixed and serve.

This method is quite easy for those of you who want to make practical and refreshing cucumber soursop drinks. This drink is also suitable for those of you who like drinks that have a slightly sour and refreshing taste.

Those are 5 cucumber soursop recipes that can be made as takjil during the month of Ramadan. You can try them at home with easily available and inexpensive ingredients. Enjoy trying it out.

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