6 Delicious Traditional Lebaran Snacks That Will Make You Nostalgic

Kapanlagi.com - Lebaran is always synonymous with appetizing traditional dishes. Besides a variety of modern cakes, traditional Lebaran snacks remain a favorite for many because of their authentic taste that evokes childhood memories. These classic snacks are often served on the guest table as a complement to the togetherness during the festive day.

Traditional Lebaran snacks are not only delicious but also have a simple preparation process. With easily found ingredients, you can make them yourself at home to celebrate Lebaran with the distinctive flavors of the past. From sweet to savory, all can be tempting options.

Here are six ideas for traditional Lebaran snacks that are delicious and easy to make. Check out the ingredients and steps to create tempting snacks that are full of nostalgia.

1. Crispy Flower Snack

Crispy Goyang Flowers (credit: Cookpad Hani Yuliawati)

Crispy flower snack is one of the famous Eid snacks known for its unique shape and crunchy taste. This treat has a light texture and a distinctive sesame aroma, making it a favorite in every home.

Ingredients:

• 50 gr cornstarch
• 200 gr all-purpose flour
• 250 gr rice flour
• 500 ml coconut milk
• 2 chicken eggs
• 120 gr granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp sesame

How to Make:

1. Mix the all-purpose flour, rice flour, and cornstarch in one container.
2. Beat the eggs until foamy, add sugar and coconut milk, mix well.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, stir until well combined, then strain.
4. Add the sesame, and stir again until evenly distributed.
5. Heat the oil, dip the flower mold into the batter, then fry until golden brown.

2. Sagon Cake

Sagon cake is a traditional snack made from coconut that has a sweet and savory taste. Its crispy texture and the aroma of roasted coconut make it very popular during Eid. This cake is easy to make and is a family favorite. Its delicious flavor makes sagon cake always eagerly awaited.

Ingredients:

• 250 gr glutinous rice flour
• 200 gr grated coconut
• ½ tsp salt
• 120 gr granulated sugar
• 1 pandan leaf
• 80-100 ml water

How to Make:

1. Toast the glutinous rice flour with the pandan leaf for 10-15 minutes, then let it cool.
2. Toast the grated coconut over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
3. Mix the toasted coconut with salt and sugar, stir until well combined.
4. Add the glutinous rice flour, then pour in the water gradually until the mixture is even.
5. Shape the mixture to a thickness of ½ cm, then bake until dry.

3. Mini Dry Sponge Cake

Mini Dry Sponge Cake (credit: Cookpad Keinara FR)

The mini dry sponge cake has a soft texture inside but is crispy on the outside. Its sweet taste and vanilla aroma make it suitable to be served as a festive snack. This cake is easy to make and has a long shelf life, making it ideal for holiday preparations. Its mini shape also makes it practical to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 200 gr all-purpose flour
• 2 chicken eggs
• 200 gr granulated sugar
• 200 ml oil
• ½ tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• ⅓ tsp powdered vanilla

How to Make:

1. Beat the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, and oil alternately, mixing well.
3. Pour the batter into a mold that has been greased with butter.
4. Bake in the oven until cooked and golden brown.

4. Old-fashioned Peanut Cake

The old-fashioned peanut cake has a crispy texture with a savory flavor that comes from peanuts. The distinctive aroma of this cake always reminds one of the festive atmosphere of Eid in the old days. This cake is easy to make and has become a family favorite. Its simple yet delicious taste keeps the old-fashioned peanut cake beloved.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg all-purpose flour
• 500 gr roasted peanuts
• 500 gr powdered sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 liter vegetable oil

Glazing Ingredients:

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

How to Make:

1. Grind the roasted peanuts, then mix with the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
2. Gradually pour in the oil until the dough can be shaped.
3. Shape the cake as desired, place it on a baking tray.
4. Bake until half-cooked, then brush with the glazing ingredients.
5. Bake again until fully cooked and golden brown.

5. Old-fashioned Semprit Cookies

Old-fashioned Semprit Cookies (credit: Cookpad Rhesty Danty)

Old-fashioned semprit cookies are known for their beautiful shape and soft, melting texture in the mouth. Their crispy texture perfectly blends with a sweet and slightly savory flavor. The addition of choco chips in the center makes these cookies even more tempting and suitable for various occasions.

Ingredients:

• 550 gr margarine
• 450 gr powdered sugar
• 1 kg all-purpose flour
• 5 egg yolks
• 30 gr cornstarch
• 2 packets of vanilla powder
• 40 gr powdered milk
• Choco chips to taste

Instructions:

1. Toast the flour for 10 minutes, then sift until fine.
2. Beat the egg yolks, margarine, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
3. Add the flour and cornstarch, mix well until the dough is smooth.
4. Pipe the dough using a piping bag, then add choco chips in the center.
5. Bake in the oven until cooked and golden brown.

6. Mini Pastel Cookies

Mini pastel cookies have a savory taste with delicious shredded beef filling. Their small size makes them suitable as a snack for Eid. They have a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Very practical and easy to serve.

Ingredients:

• 300 gr all-purpose flour
• 50 gr margarine
• 2 chicken eggs
• 2 tbsp ice water
• ½ tsp salt
• Shredded beef to taste

How to Make:

1. Mix flour, margarine, and salt, and stir well.
2. Add eggs and ice water, knead until the dough is smooth.
3. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough, then cut into small circles, fill with shredded beef, fold, and twist the edges.
5. Fry the mini pastels in hot oil until cooked and golden brown.

Those are six ideas for old-fashioned Eid snacks that you can try at home. Besides being delicious, these snacks also have flavors that evoke sweet childhood memories. Happy trying and happy celebrating Eid!

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