Banana Gethuk Kediri
Kediri - East Java - Indonesia
A. Glance
Kadiri is one of the major civilizations in the archipelago in the past. In
this place once stood a monarchical government known as the kingdom or
the kingdom of Kadiri Panjalu that bermasa EDAR in the period 1042-1222
years BC. One
of the legendary King Kadiri whatever her name until now, Airlangga,
who then immortalized as the name of a college in Surabaya.The capital of the kingdom or the kingdom of Kadiri Panjalu located at a place called Daha. This place is now transformed into Kediri, East Java Province. Daha is a shortening of Dahanapura which means â € œkota Apia €?. These
meanings may be quite relevant to Kediri in the present, because the
city is also nicknamed as the city of clove, sulking on the existence of
one of the largest tobacco companies in Indonesia are located in the
city.Historical
greatness of the kingdom of Kadiri certainly left many traces of the
past heritage, including distinctive culinary riches. Is a loss for you when visiting Kediri without tasting and bring home souvenirs typical of this city, namely Gethuk bananas. Unlike
the usual Gethuk, such Gethuk of Magelang, are packed in plastic or
paper kadus, Gethuk banana dressed Kadiri unique style, wrapped in
banana leaf wrappings like lemper or rice cake. Matter of taste, do not ask! The sweet taste legit bin is guaranteed to make your tongue swept up and always wanted to add more.The existence Gethuk banana as one of the culinary icon mengguratkan Kediri has its own history. Although
not known about the origin of the sweetness of this Kediri, but the
tradition of manufacturing and processing Gethuk banana is believed to
have lasted for generations and passed down across generations. That
said, this banana Gethuk been popular since ancient kingdom of Kadiri
and became a favorite food Sekartaji Goddess, daughter of the Kingdom
Jenggala (fraction of the kingdom of Kadiri). In
fact, according to myth, because it was so delicious, the gods in
Khayangan to willingly come down to earth just to taste the artificial
banana Gethuk people Kadiri Kingdom.
B. Feature
Consistent with its name, Gethuk banana-based course of bananas, plantains are usually of this type of jackfruit. Bananas are the main choice of this type because of its long round and can reach sizes of 15 cm. Another
specialty of jackfruit plantain, known as the banana kings, is a rich
aroma and taste other than others, namely the combination of sour and
sweet natural even without an added sugar. Sweet and sour taste that makes sense Gethuk bananas be memorable. Banana Gethuk usually become a cottage industry business conducted independently by the community.Ways of making banana Gethuk sedernaha was fairly enough. Choose plantains jackfruit which is still half-baked, then peeled the skin. After that, banana steamed for several hours until the color changed to red. While still hot, banana which has changed the aura and then crushed into powder and wrapped in banana leaves. Be already Gethuk bananas are guaranteed that addictive.Gethuk banana is a natural food, without any additional substances, including sugar and preservatives. Therefore, Gethuk bananas only lasts for two days at room temperature or about four days if kept in the refrigerator. These delicious banana Gethuk enjoyed while warm, but no less delicious eaten cold when it was growing.
C. Location
Many places in town that provides Gethuk Kediri bananas to take home as a souvenir. Almost
all stores by-the typical banana Gethuk Kadiri always available, such
as those found along Jalan Jalan Yos Sudarso and Pattimura, Kediri, and
sales centers Kediri other specialties.If
you want a banana Gethuk Kediri typical for a souvenir, you can buy it
in stores, but once again it must be remembered, because the materials
and manufacturing processes Gethuk bananas done naturally, then you must
also take into account the durability of the banana Gethuk the sweet sticky but not durable. You can directly eat bananas Gethuk delights in kiosks that provide Kediri while enjoying the atmosphere. In
addition, the presence of bananas very easy Gethuk you also find on the
main streets of Kediri because snacks are often sold by the hawkers and
in shanties in the palm of many lined the highway.
D. Price
Typical traditional snacks banana Gethuk Kadiri offered with a very affordable price. Adjusted to the size of the price tag of bananas. For mini size, you can simply spend USD. Just 1500.00 per unit. To Gethuk banana to a jumbo-sized rewarded with a tag of Rp. 2500.00 up to Rp. 5000.00 per pack (as of November 2010).(Iswara N. Raditya / wm/14/01-2011)