CULINARY INDONESIA: BAKPIA

Bakpia apparently has an interesting long history. For many years living in Town Student, I was intrigued to find out about the beginning of this Bakpia existence. Bakpia actually comes from China with the name Tou Luk Pia which means pia pie green beans. Bakpia can not be separated from Kampung Pathuk, because this is where Bakpia first began. It is still fresh in my memory of the story of a friend in Jogja that Bakpia was originally made in home industry in Pathuk Village since 1948. Pathuk Village is located in the west of Malioboro. If the note from the usual Bakpia packs we buy it there are different numbers on the packaging. The number indicates the Bakpia maker's home number. Unique yes?

The Making of Bakpia

Behind the history and tasty taste, Bakpia's production was not so difficult. For making Bakpia skin, sugar and salt are mixed then put in water stirred until dissolved. After that put the flour gradually and then stir until it becomes dough, in the process of mixing all this material takes at least half an hour until smooth or smooth all mixed batter.

The contents of Bakpia made from green beans are broken and soaked for 3 days then washed and steamed for one hour. Then, mashed and cooked with oil, salt, and sugar. The final step is to form a skin dough filled with green beans with a flat round shape and roasted approximately 15-20 minutes.

It's easy how to make it? We can try to make it at home if the desire to visit Jogja to just tasting Bakpia still not achieved. Bakpia now has a flavor variant, not just green beans. However, there are variants of durian, purple, and so on.

Bakpia Nutrition Content

As we know that green beans as stuffing from Bakpia have many nutrients, ranging from vitamins, protein, minerals, and fiber-rich. In fact, according to research Bakpia contains energy of 272 kilocalories, protein 3.7 grams, carbohydrates 44.1 grams, fat 6.7 grams, calcium 194 milligrams, phosphorus 117 milligrams, and 4.5 milligrams of iron. In addition Bakpia also contained vitamin A as much as 0 IU, vitamin B1 0.31 milligrams and vitamin C 0 milligrams. The results were obtained from a study of 100 grams of Bakpia, with an edible amount of 100%. Well, there are many nutrients contained in Bakpia yes?

To enjoy Bakpia not need to spend a lot. With the price between 15,000 - 20,000 was already able to buy Bakpia is so tasty, tasty, and tender. In addition to the cheap price, Bakpia is also safe to eat because it has a high nutritional value. Was tempted by the delights of Bakpia in this Jogja city or not yet? If we have to visit Jogja to feel the warm Bakpia from the oven.