Javanese doughnut facts for kids
A plate of javanese doughnut
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| Alternative names | Donat jawa, gembus |
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| Type | Doughnut |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Java |
| Created by | Javanese |
| Main ingredients | Cassava |
The javanese doughnut, also known in Indonesian as donat jawa (Javanese: donat jawa or gembus) is a traditional doughnut snack, typically savoury, made of cassava instead of potato or flour. This doughnut is quite popular in Javanese cuisine in Java, especially in Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java, Indonesia. It is usually served during Javanese occasion, such as wedding parties, wayang shows, ketoprak theater, and Ramadan.
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