Bisnisrakyat.com - Getuk has been around for a long time and is part of Indonesian culinary culture. This food originally came from Central Java and East Java, but over time, getuk became known throughout Indonesia. In Javanese tradition, getuk is often served as a dish during events or celebrations. In fact, getuk is also often given as a typical regional souvenir.

Getuk is a food made from boiled cassava which is crushed and mixed with other ingredients, such as grated coconut and brown sugar. The easy manufacturing process makes getuk an economical food, but still has an appetizing taste. Some getuk variants also use natural dyes to give the getuk attractive colors.

How to Make Delicious Getuk
To make getuk, the main ingredients needed are cassava, grated coconut and brown sugar. Here is how to make getuk which is simple and easy to follow:

Ingredients:
1 kg cassava
100 grams of grated coconut
100 grams brown sugar (finely shaved)
1 teaspoon pandan leaf water (for natural coloring, optional)
How to make:
Boil Cassava: Boil cassava in boiling water until soft. Once cooked, drain and let cool slightly.
Mash the Cassava: Once the cassava has cooled, mash it using a pestle or fork until the texture is smooth and creamy.
Mix Brown Sugar and Grated Coconut: Add shaved brown sugar and grated coconut to the crushed cassava. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed well.
Natural Coloring (Optional): If you want to add color, you can add pandan leaf water to give the getuk a natural green color.
Getuk Shape: After the mixture is mixed evenly, shape the getuk according to taste, it can be round or flat.

Popular Getuk Variants
Although getuk is generally made from cassava and grated coconut, there are several variants of getuk that use other additional ingredients to give it a different taste. Here are some variants of getuk that are often found:

Getuk Banana: Adding ripe bananas in the cassava mixture gives a richer sweet taste.
Getuk Honey: For a sweeter taste variation, you can add honey to the getuk mixture.
Getuk Ubi: As an alternative to cassava, sweet potato can also be used to make getuk with a milder taste.

Getuk is a traditional Indonesian food that is not only delicious but also easy to make. With cassava as the basic ingredient available throughout Indonesia, getuk can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. The wide variety of flavors make getuk a snack choice that is worth trying.