From Es Doger to Practical Fried Pastel, Here are Simple Takjil Recipes You Can Make at Home

Kapanlagi.com - The month of Ramadhan is a time full of blessings and is always awaited by Muslims. Every day, they observe fasting from dawn until dusk. One tradition that should not be missed is takjil, a refreshing and appetizing dish to enjoy after a day of fasting and thirst.

Nowadays, many people prefer to make takjil themselves at home. Besides being healthier, this method is also more budget-friendly! A variety of takjil options can be easily prepared, ranging from refreshing es doger, vitamin-rich fruit soup, to crispy and tempting fried pastel.

Want to know simple takjil recipes that you can try at home? Here are some practical and delicious recipe options ready to accompany your breaking of the fast moments, summarized by Liputan6 from various sources on Thursday (13/3).

1. Sweet and Fresh Takjil to Break the Fast Delightfully

After a day of fasting, the body needs fluid intake and natural sugars to restore energy. Here are some fresh takjil that are easy to make:

1. Es Doger

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of coconut milk
• 150 gr of granulated sugar
• ½ tsp of salt
• 2 tbsp of doger paste
• 2 pandan leaves
• Cassava tape, glutinous rice tape, avocado, and white bread as needed
• Ice cubes and sweetened condensed milk as needed

How to make:

1. Boil the coconut milk, sugar, salt, doger paste, and pandan leaves until boiling while stirring continuously to prevent the coconut milk from breaking.
2. Once cooked, cool it down and then store it in the freezer until half-frozen.
3. Shave the frozen doger ice, then serve with cassava tape, glutinous rice tape, avocado, and white bread.
4. Add sweetened condensed milk and ice cubes, ready to enjoy.

2. Fruit Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 mango, diced
• 1 apple, chopped
• Grapes, nata de coco, cendol, and sago pearls as needed
• 1 liter of water
• 75 gr of granulated sugar
• Basil seeds as needed

How to make:

1. Boil water with granulated sugar until dissolved, then cool it down.
2. Mix all the fruits in a container, add the sugar syrup and basil seeds.
3. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

2. Easy Traditional Takjil Recipes to Make at Home

Traditional takjil remains a favorite due to its delicious taste and simple preparation.

3. Banana Sweet Potato Kolak

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced diagonally
• 200 gr purple sweet potato, diced
• 500 ml thin coconut milk
• 50 gr brown sugar
• 1 pandan leaf

How to make:

1. Boil water, brown sugar, and pandan leaf until dissolved.
2. Add purple sweet potato, cook until half done, then add bananas.
3. Pour in coconut milk, stir well, and cook until boiling.

4. Green Banana Ice

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, steamed
• 100 gr rice flour
• 200 ml coconut milk
• Pandan paste to taste
• Cocopandan syrup and ice cubes to taste

How to make:

1. Mix rice flour, coconut milk, and pandan paste, stir well and cook until thickened.
2. Wrap the bananas with the green mixture, steam until cooked.
3. Serve with cocopandan syrup and ice cubes.

3. Savory and Crispy Snacks, Filling Takjil Choices

Takjil is not always sweet; some savory dishes also become favorites because they are filling and appetizing.

5. Fried Pastel

Ingredients for the dough:

• 250 gr all-purpose flour
• 50 gr margarine, melted
• ½ tsp salt
• 100 ml cold water

Ingredients for the filling:

• 100 gr minced chicken
• 50 gr carrots, diced
• 2 boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp salt and ground pepper
• 1 tsp oyster sauce

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, margarine, and salt, then gradually add cold water until the dough is smooth.
2. Let it rest for 30 minutes, then roll out and cut into circles.
3. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the minced chicken and carrots, add the seasonings, and cook until done.
4. Take a sheet of dough, fill it with the chicken and boiled egg mixture, then fold and press the edges to seal.
5. Fry the pastel in hot oil until golden brown, drain, and serve.

4. Fasting and Takjil: Understanding Togetherness and Gratitude

Fasting is not just about abstaining from hunger and thirst, but also a means to strengthen spiritual and humanitarian values.

• Teaching Patience: Fasting trains patience in restraining oneself from things that break the fast, including anger and negative emotions.
• Increasing Social Awareness: By feeling hunger, one will be more concerned about those who are less fortunate.
• Strengthening Togetherness: The moment of breaking the fast often becomes an occasion to gather with family and share happiness.

Takjil, although simple, has a deeper meaning in strengthening social relationships and enhancing gratitude for the blessings given by Allah SWT.

5. Tips for Making Healthy and Economical Takjil for the Family

To keep takjil healthy and economical, here are some tips that can be applied:

• Use natural ingredients like honey or coconut sugar to replace excessive granulated sugar.
• Choose fresh fruits for ice-based takjil to make it healthier and rich in vitamins.
• Reduce the use of cooking oil by preparing savory snacks using grilling or steaming techniques.
• Make in sufficient portions to avoid food waste.
• Vary the menu every day to avoid boredom and maintain enthusiasm in fasting.

6. FAQ

1. What is the most popular iftar dish during Ramadan?

Banana kolak, fruit ice, and fried snacks like fried pastries are some of the most commonly served iftar dishes.

2. How can I make healthier iftar dishes?

Use natural sweeteners, reduce fried foods, and increase the use of fresh fruits and low-fat coconut milk.

3. Does iftar always have to be sweet?

No, iftar can also include savory snacks like fried pastries, stuffed tofu, or spring rolls.

(kpl/rmt)