How to Make Ombus-Ombus: A Delicious and Savory Traditional Food
How to Make Ombus-Ombus: A Delicious and Savory Traditional Food
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Ombus-ombus is one of the traditional foods that are widely found in various regions in Indonesia, especially in Sumatra and its surroundings. This food is made from basic ingredients of sticky rice flour filled with grated coconut and brown sugar, then wrapped in banana leaves. Ombus-ombus has a sweet and savory taste and a chewy texture, making it a snack that is very popular with many people.
If you are interested in trying to make ombus-ombus at home, here are the steps you can follow. This food is quite easy to make, and the ingredients can be easily found at traditional markets or the nearest supermarket. Slot Raffi Ahmad 77
1. Ingredients Needed
Before starting, make sure you prepare all the ingredients needed to make ombus-ombus. Here are the ingredients that need to be prepared:
Ingredients for the Filling:
200 grams of coarsely grated coconut (can use fresh coconut or dried coconut)
100 grams of brown sugar, finely grated
1 teaspoon of pandan leaf water (optional, to give a more fragrant aroma)
Ingredients for the Dough:
250 grams of glutinous rice flour (glutinous rice flour, not regular rice flour)
150 ml of boiled water (adjust to the needs of the dough)
1 teaspoon of pandan suji leaf water (to give aroma and green color to the dough)
A pinch of salt
Wrapping Ingredients:
Fresh banana leaves (for wrapping, make sure the banana leaves are large enough and easy to fold)
2. Steps to Make Ombus-Ombus
After preparing all the ingredients, follow these steps to make delicious and tasty ombus-ombus.
Step 1: Making the Brown Sugar Coconut Filling
First, prepare the coarsely grated coconut and finely grated brown sugar. If you want to add pandan aroma, you can add a little pandan leaf water to the grated coconut and brown sugar mixture.
Mix the grated coconut, brown sugar, and pandan leaf water (if using) in a bowl until all the ingredients are perfectly mixed. Make sure the brown sugar dissolves well in the grated coconut so that the flavor is even.
Once the filling mixture is ready, set aside.
Step 2: Making the Glutinous Rice Flour Dough
Mix the glutinous rice flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
Add water little by little while continuing to stir the dough until it is evenly mixed and becomes a dough that can be spun. If you want to give the dough a green color, you can add pandan suji leaf water.
Knead the dough until it has a soft texture and is not too sticky on your hands. Make sure the dough is not too hard or too runny.
Step 3: Forming Ombus-Ombus
Take a pinch of glutinous rice flour dough (about 1 tablespoon) and round it in the palm of your hand.
Flatten the dough into a small circle. Place a little brown sugar coconut filling in the middle of the flat dough.
Fold the sticky rice dough to cover the coconut filling, form a ball or rectangle, according to taste. Make sure the dough is tightly closed so that the filling does not come out when steamed.
Repeat this step for the remaining dough and filling until finished.
Step 4: Wrapping Ombus-Ombus with Banana Leaves
Cut the banana leaves into small pieces that are enough to wrap the ombus-ombus. The banana leaves used should have been passed through a fire briefly or heated so that they are more flexible and easy to fold.
Take one piece of banana leaf, place the ombus-ombus on top, and fold the banana leaf so that it tightly wraps the ombus-ombus.
Tie or fold the ends of the banana leaf tightly so that the ombus-ombus does not open when steamed.
Step 5: Steaming Ombus-Ombus
Prepare a steamer with boiling water.
Put the ombus-ombus that has been wrapped in banana leaves into the steamer. Make sure that no ombus-ombus sticks together or piles up so that the hot steam can be evenly distributed.
Steam the ombus-ombus for about 30-40 minutes or until the sticky rice mixture is perfectly cooked. You can check it by inserting a toothpick into the sticky rice mixture, if it doesn't stick, it means the ombus-ombus is cooked.
Once cooked, remove the ombus-ombus and let it cool slightly before serving.
3. Serving Ombus-ombus
Ombus-ombus is ready to be served as a delicious snack. You can enjoy it while it's still warm, or store it in a closed container to be eaten later. This ombus-ombus is perfect to be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon.
4. Tips and Variations
Filling Variations: In addition to grated coconut and brown sugar, you can experiment with various fillings, such as green beans, chocolate, or even dried fruits such as dates.
Storage: Cooked ombus-ombus can be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator. If you want to serve it again, simply steam it or heat it in the microwave.
Adding Flavor: You can add a little pandan leaves in the sticky rice dough or in the coconut filling to give it a more fragrant and distinctive aroma.
5. Conclusion
Ombus-ombus is a simple yet flavorful traditional food. With easy-to-find ingredients and a simple method