Offering a Bungkus nasi krawu
There was even noon, but the beautiful scent of garlic and fried dough galangal had already made me hungry. My mother cooked a special dish for Eid al-Fitr asem asem buntut Sapi (oxtail soup sour), chopped and sprinkled confidence chili, onions and salt in the broth without tasting it ( she was still fasting). I could not resist the temptation to taste, but my mother slapped me gently when I tried to spoon the broth.
"The main thing about fasting is to control the mind, so we can control our appetite, lust, temperament and bad habits," she said while crushing abundant amount of melinjo leaves, which, according to her, made a sour taste perfect. "Choose words wisely, and give a good attitude towards others, be patient. They all will mean goodness in life, and the blessings of being God. "
30 days in each Islamic lunar year, all Muslims fast from the global practice, and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and having marital relations during daylight hours. In this holy month, every Muslim should focus on their spiritual being and focus more on the personal relationship of one with God in order to get more blessing from the Almighty.
The fast ends with a party, also known as Idul Fitri or Eid al-Fitr, a day of victory for those who win the battle with yourself. This year the day falls on July 28 (subject to the observation moon), and this merry Muslim people celebrate with their families. Those living outside will return to their hometown, bringing stories and gifts at home, practicing Eid prayer together in the morning in the mosque of the village or the surrounding fields, visiting other to ask forgiveness, sharing happiness and delicious food.
I'm always looking forward to visiting my parents for the Eid celebrations, and here I am in Gresik, my hometown culinary pilgrimage feel excited as always to my taste buds gastronomic mode Home.
Gresik is a small industrial town northeast of Surabaya. Although most modern factories are now being here in the 15 e century, this city served as busy and important commercial center port, and was the first door of Islam to enter Java. Now as famous as kota santri (city of Islamic boarding students), Gresik houses two ancient cemeteries of Sunan Malik Ibrahim and Sunan Giri Islamic personalities played an important role in the spread of Islam in Java, and has become one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Indonesia.
The Grave of Sunan Malik Ibrahim
another charming Gresik is his prolific flat, nasi krawu . There are many different styles of this dish, but I'm a Ibu Tiban devotee. Its activity has been around Gresik since 1985, and its rustic warung , on Jalan KH Abdul Karim (another branch is on Jalan Veteran ), is always busy, even during Ramadan. I bought two Bungkus (delivery); rice - served on a folded newspaper with a humble banana leaf - is topped with silky brown succulent beef and entrails, and three different styles of coconut shreds: soft (orange), savory (brown) and hot ( red), and not to be missed is the pungent shrimp paste sambal ! Irresistibly rich flavor!
When the sun is fierce, the city shows its true spirit. I rode my scooter in the neighborhood of the main market, Pasar Gresik to admire the picturesque old colonial buildings and houses lined the Jalan Nyai Ageng Arem Arem , the living proof of his former glory. On the road, children playing, couples on motorcycles pass, looking for snacks to break their fast, and girls jilbab walk in a group of laughing at each other. He was calm and relaxing and I could feel the romance still missing me; that's how a religious city should be.
carts colored wheels are attached to each section of the main roads of Gresik to accommodate the pause fasting selling affordable takjils (drinks or snacks for breaking the fast ), and homemade food to those who prefer healthy food for loved ones. Do not forget to try legen a, sweet drink made of disorder ental (Lontar palm fruit), sold in kiosks along Veterans Jalan. Travellers staying the city not to be missed Pak Elan grilled boneless milkfish s', or bandeng bakar , served with paste sambal prawns , that offers a sensual culinary treat for those who have been patiently fasting all day.
I like to present the gastronomic pride of my hometown to my friends in Bali and Sari Kelapa on Jalan Sindujoyo, near the market, has everything that need. Pudak (sweet sweet cake, available in three colors - green, brown, smooth - is made from rice flour, sugar and coconut milk, wrapped in 'ope' - betel sheath sheet ) jubung (cake flour black rice sprinkled with sesame seeds, also wrapped in 'ope'), and ayas (colored cake jelly, also made from rice flour ) are oleh favorite -oleh of Gresik.
Jenang Jubung
But if you fall in love with milkfish, otak-otak is perfect to take home. Manufactured by taking any fish meat but leaving the skin, then mixing the meat with spices (turmeric and high dose of pepper and pepper), fish is then refilled and is tight with a bamboo stick before sending it on the stove for grilling. The explosion of flavors gives a real kick, and so far this dish always leaves me speechless.
therefew months, I tasted another invention of milkfish, Pudak bandeng , a perfect combination of a sweet treat mixed with soft fish meat, tasty. It's amazing how local people like to raise this silver fish in many different culinary fares. Not to mention a great traditional fish market, bandeng pasar which is specially organized on the last three days of Ramadhan on a 3 km stretch of the road to the market. Local farmers sell tons of fresh, best fish and throw auctions for the largest. The sound of music and ringing cries Blare in the background, the smell of fish not a problem at all for visitors. People make their way through the crowd to buy at least 3 kg of milkfish to share with the neighbors in the hope for better next year.In blessings my house, the loud sound of the prayer from the minaret is heard . My father has just arrived with two milkfish 1 meter in his hands, the star of our party tomorrow. Lebaran is coming, everyone can not wait to celebrate.
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