Bakpia Telo, Different From Others Bakpia

Visit Yogyakarta without feeling culinary tasted less complete, many culinary to taste such as Bakpia.

Bakpia is Yogyakarta typical food should be tasted when visiting Jogja. It has many variation of taste such as chocolate, durian, green beans and cheese. Even so famously with bakpia, Yogyakarta called bakpia city.

However, Bakpia which has its own taste is Bakpia Telo. Telo's names is taken from the raw materials of manufacture is 'ketela' or cassava. Telo is very good for health because it contains vitamins C, B, A and selenium which act treat cancer. Bakpia Telo made from wheat flour with add sugar and purple sweet potato. It has a special characteristic is purple contents.

In addition to the unique color, Bakpia Telo also very delicious and the price is quite cheap. The price is Rp15.000 - Rp25.000. Bakpia Telo is sold and can easily be found in souvenir shop Yogyakarta,

sometimes it is also served in hotels. So, Telo is perfect served with tea or coffee as a snack for family.

Bakpia Telo is not only popular in local people but it is also popular in tourist who visit Yogyakarta. Tourist who visit Yogyakarta for holiday or vacation should try this delicious dish before leaving this city. 

Jajan Bantal Different Taste of Balinese Snack

Jajan Bantal is a well known traditional snack all over Bali. It is a snack made out of sticky rice and in the middle of Jajan Bantal is stuffed with peas and fruits (mainly Bananas). The sticky rice is wrapped in a coconut leaf, tied with a rope and steamed. This snack is basically made for a ritual offering in certain ceremonies and brought to temples. But sometimes it is just made as a snack, served in tea and coffee times as well as breakfast. Especially on family and friend gathering, this snack is one of the main snack that is served for the guests. Jajan Bantal is sold and can easily be found in all traditional markets in Bali, sometimes it is also served in hotels.

This snack is a simple snack, firstly the sticky rice is soaked in water for about 12 hours. Then it is steamed, after the sticky rice is steamed, it is mixed with shredded coconut, sugar and salt. When it is done, bananas or beans are stuffed in the midle of the sticky rice before it is wrapped by the coconut leaf. It is then boiled until the snack is well cooked. The snack doesn't last long, it is better to be consumed immediately after the cooking process. The interesting taste and texture makes Jajan Bantal as a popular snack in Bali. 

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