Kapanlagi.com - During Eid al-Fitr, it feels incomplete without being served with dry cakes such as nastar, powdered sugar cookies, or other types of dry cakes. In Indonesia, it is also synonymous with ketupat and chicken opor as the main dishes. Dry foods served during Eid al-Fitr are not always sweet, sometimes we often find dry foods that have a savory taste.
Dry foods themselves are made to be served to guests or relatives who will visit the house. Therefore, dry food often becomes a mandatory identity during Eid al-Fitr. And it turns out that in several countries, it is the same as Indonesia, which serves sweet and dry food to guests during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. For that reason, based on various sources, here are 8 dry foods found in various countries.
Gulha (credit: instagram.com/nattulicious)
The dry food often served during Eid al-Fitr in the Maldives is gulha and kulhi boakibaa. Made from processed sea ingredients such as fish, gulha is shaped like balls. Meanwhile, kulhi boakibaa is a rice dish mixed with fresh tuna meat and resembles an omelette.
To make kulhi boakibaa, the rice used must be soaked overnight, then mixed with several spices such as chili, ginger, shallots, and coconut. Once all the ingredients are mixed, the rice is then roasted.
To make gulha, we simply mix the fish with lime juice, add chili and grated coconut, then fry it. And of course, this food is very delicious when eaten while still warm.
Bolani (credit: instagram.com/afghanistan.online)
The dry food served during Eid al-Fitr in Afghanistan is bolani. Bolani is a traditional Afghan food. Bolani itself is a flat bread that is baked or fried with green vegetables as a filling. In addition to vegetables, bolani can also be filled with potatoes, legumes, pumpkin, chives, and green onions.
Fried bolani will have a crispy texture but remain juicy due to the oil used for frying. When baked, bolani will have a drier texture. There are various ways to enjoy bolani, all depending on personal preference. Usually, Afghans eat bolani with yogurt.
You Xiang (credit: instagram.com/favorsnetwork)
Dry food served during Eid al-Fitr in China is called you xiang. Made from flour, yeast, salt, and oil, you xiang looks like ordinary fried bread. However, it turns out that there are many taboos in the process of making it, KLovers.
Some of these taboos are that the person making it must cleanse themselves with ablution beforehand, and there is also incense that must be burned during the process of making you xiang. Then, when eating you xiang, it must also be cut into small pieces first and not eaten whole directly, as it is considered impolite.
Lokum (credit: instagram.com/galatalokumgoma)
Eid al-Fitr celebration in Turkey is synonymous with sweet food. One of the foods often served during Eid al-Fitr in Turkey is lokum. Also known as Turkish delight, it is a sweet snack made from flour, sugar, and various fillings.
The fillings in lokum usually include dates, pistachios, and walnuts. In addition to its delicious taste, lokum also comes in various colors, making it very attractive. Lokum has a cube-like shape with a jelly-like texture. It also has a fragrant aroma, such as orange, lemon, and rose. Each piece of lokum is coated with powdered sugar or coconut to prevent sticking when holding it.
Kahk (credit: instagram.com/esalaskari)
The food often served in Egypt during Eid al-Fitr is kahk. Kahk is a mandatory round-shaped dish filled with nuts and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Kahk has low calorie content, but high protein and carbohydrates.
This cake has been known by the people of Egypt for hundreds of years, specifically during the reign of the Pharaoh. The process of making this cake can be found in several ancient manuscripts in the 18th century. The people of ancient Egypt used to shape the kahk dough into geometric shapes or resembling flowers and animals.
Sa Nwin Ma Kin (credit: facebook.com/CheersKitchenByHP)
A mandatory dish during Eid al-Fitr in Myanmar is sa nwin ma kin. This cake-like food made from wheat grains is a must-have during Eid al-Fitr in Myanmar. Sa nwin ma kin has a brown color and a soft texture like a sponge cake. Sa nwin ma kin is usually served with biryani rice topped with mango slices, mint leaves, and green chili.
Of course, these foods have a unique taste when we are about to eat them. Anyone curious?
Cambaabur (credit: instagram.com/creativegan)
Dry food often served in Somalia during Eid al-Fitr is cambaabur. This bread, commonly known as 'Eid bread,' is shaped like crepes. The bread is also rich in spices such as turmeric, cumin, and onions. Cambaabur is made from processed wheat and millet sprinkled with sugar and served with yogurt.
This bread is usually served in the morning after performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer. The way to enjoy cambaabur can be adjusted to individual preferences. Cambaabur can be dipped in yogurt, topped with melted butter, sugar, or can also be eaten by adding meat and eggs.
Ma'amoul (credit: thelassintheapron.com)
Being one of the countries with a large Muslim population, the Middle East also serves dry food during Eid al-Fitr, and that dry food is ma'amoul. Ma'amoul is a small bread filled with dates, pistachios, or walnuts that have been processed. At first glance, this food is similar to kahk from Egypt, but the difference is that ma'amoul is usually shaped flat or dome-shaped.
Ma'amoul is served before people perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer in the morning. In addition, ma'amoul is usually served for religious celebrations such as Eid al-Adha, Lent, and Easter Sunday. Ma'amoul is usually enjoyed with Arab coffee flavored with cardamom. Of course, this food gives us a feeling of fullness and warmth in the body.
Those are the 8 dry foods served during the Eid al-Fitr in various countries. With their respective characteristics, they certainly make the holiday feel very special.
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