Kapanlagi.com - The takbiran night is a meaningful moment, where emotions and happiness blend after a month of fasting. Amidst the booming takbir, the tradition of gathering with family would not be complete without the presence of special snacks that can be enjoyed together. Rather than buying packaged snacks, preparing homemade light dishes can add excitement and warmth to this victorious night.
Various light snacks such as chocolate-filled dates, savory peanuts, spicy macaroni, soft nastar, and tempeh chips are ready to pamper your taste buds on takbir night. Besides their appetizing flavors, these snacks are also very easy to make and can be tailored to the family's preferences. Some recipes even require very few ingredients and can be done together with children or other family members as a fun activity leading up to Eid al-Fitr.
Here, we present five recommendations for takbiran night snacks complete with practical recipes and steps to make them. Get ready to try them at home and enliven this blessed night!
1. Chocolate-Filled Dates: A Sweet Snack Full of Energy
Get ready to experience the deliciousness of a snack that is not only practical but also tantalizing: chocolate-filled dates! This sweet treat is perfect for accompanying the night of Takbir, presenting a combination of the soft sweetness of dates with chocolate that melts in your mouth. Imagine, when you serve it cold from the fridge, this fresh and rich flavor sensation will tempt anyone.
Ingredients:
- Good quality dates (remove the pits)
- Cooking chocolate (dark chocolate or other chocolate bars)
- Roasted cashews (optional)
- Almond slices (optional)
How to Make:
- Split the dates, fill with cashews/almonds (optional).
- Melting the chocolate, dip the dates into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
- Add almond/nut sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Store in a cool place to let the chocolate harden.
Chocolate-filled dates can be made in large quantities and stored as a stock of healthy sweet snacks without added artificial sugar.
2. Crispy and Crunchy Tempe Chips That Last Long
Ingredients:
- 600 grams of tempeh, thinly sliced
- 300 grams of rice flour
- 50 grams of sago flour
- 500 ml of diluted coconut milk
- ½ tsp of curry powder
Ground spices:
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 2 candlenuts
- 1 tbsp of toasted coriander
- 10 grains of pepper 1 cm of turmeric
- Salt to taste
How to make:
- Slice the tempeh as thin as possible, and air dry until slightly dry.
- Mix all the flour ingredients and ground spices until it becomes a liquid batter.
- Dip the tempeh slices into the batter.
- Fry in hot oil until dry and golden yellow.
- Drain and store in an airtight jar after cooling.
Tempe chips made this way can last for weeks if stored properly.
3. Homemade Crunchy and Savory Atom Peanuts
Atom peanuts or sukro peanuts are ready to be the star of the Takbir night with their crunchiness and tempting savory flavor! Instead of buying them, why not try making them yourself at home?
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of peeled peanuts
- 200 grams of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of starch
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Mix all the dry ingredients, then gradually add water until it forms a thick batter.
- Add the peanuts, stirring well to coat them with the batter.
- Fry the peanuts one by one in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and let cool before storing in a jar.
These peanuts are perfect to serve as a family snack while chatting on a night full of togetherness.
4. Spicy Macaroni That Keeps You Awake During Takbir Night
Who can resist the deliciousness of this crunchy and tempting spicy macaroni? This snack is perfect for adding to the festive atmosphere of your takbir!
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of dry macaroni
- 1 liter of water for boiling
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- Seasoning sprinkle of balado flavor, grilled corn, or to taste
How to make:
- Boil the macaroni in water with salt until soft, drain and dry until completely dry.
- Fry the macaroni in hot oil until puffed and crispy.
- Drain, sprinkle with instant seasoning or mixed spices to taste.
- Stir until evenly coated and store in a closed container.
Fried macaroni is perfect to accompany the takbir night until the morning before the Ied prayer.
5. Soft Nastar That Melts in Your Mouth, Iconic for Eid
Who can resist the deliciousness of nastar, the iconic snack that is always present at every Eid celebration? This pineapple jam-filled cookie is not just a dish, but a perfect companion to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, and can even be savored since the night of takbir.
Skin ingredients:
- 150 grams margarine
- 100 grams butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 350 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams milk powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Filling:
- Ready-to-use pineapple jam
Glaze:
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon liquid milk
How to make:
- Beat the margarine, butter, and powdered sugar briefly until soft.
- Add the egg yolks, mix well, then add all the dry ingredients.
- Take the dough, flatten it, add the pineapple jam, and shape it into a ball.
- Arrange on a baking sheet, bake for 15 minutes at 150°C.
- Remove, brush with egg yolk, and bake again for 10 minutes until cooked and golden.
The perfect nastar will be soft, not cracked, and melt in your mouth.
6. Questions & Answers About Takbiran Snacks (People Also Ask Google)
What traditional snacks are suitable to serve during the Takbiran night?
Chocolate-filled dates, tempeh chips, atomic peanuts, spicy macaroni, and nastar are suitable for the Takbiran atmosphere.
How to make tempeh chips last longer?
Slice thinly, air dry first, dip in seasoned batter, fry until dry, then store in an airtight container.
Can chocolate-filled dates be made without an oven?
Yes, just use melted chocolate and store in the fridge, no baking required.
How long can fried macaroni be stored?
If stored in a closed container, fried macaroni can last up to 2 weeks.
What is the key to successfully making nastar without cracks?
Use butter and margarine in moderation, do not over-mix the dough, and bake in two stages.
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