Krupuk kulit facts for kids
Krupuk kulit
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| Alternative names | Karupuak jangek (Minang), Rambak (Javanese) |
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| Course | Snack and main course |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Nationwide |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Cattle skin (cow or water buffalo), diced, sun dried, and fried in coconut oil |
Krupuk kulit is a super popular traditional Indonesian snack. It's a type of krupuk (cracker) made from cattle skin. People also call it rambak in Javanese or karupuak jangek in Minang language.
To make it, soft inner skin from cows or water buffalo is cut into pieces. These pieces are then dried in the sun until they become hard and lose their water. After drying, the skin pieces are fried in lots of hot cooking oil. They puff up and become super crispy, like big bubbles! Once fried, they are often sealed in special bags. This keeps them fresh and crunchy for a long time.
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History of Krupuk Kulit
Krupuk rambak, or krupuk made from cow or buffalo skin, has a very long history in Indonesia. Some food experts say that krupuk has been around in Java since the 9th or 10th century. This means it's over 1,000 years old!
Ancient writings on the Batu Pura inscription mention krupuk rambak. This shows how important it was even back then. Today, you can still find it in Javanese cuisine. It's often used in a spicy stew called krechek.
How Krupuk Kulit is Eaten
Krupuk kulit is often enjoyed as a crispy snack all by itself. It's also a great side dish to go with main meals.
In Padang restaurants, krupuk kulit is a common extra for dishes like nasi padang or sate padang. Sometimes, it's served with a tasty kuah gulai sauce poured over it. In Java, krupuk kulit is a key ingredient for krechek. This is a special dish where krupuk kulit is cooked in a spicy coconut milk stew.
Different Kinds of Krupuk Kulit
Most krupuk kulit sold in Indonesia is made from the skin of cows or water buffalo. However, there are some other interesting types too!
In certain areas, like Bali or lands where the Batak people live, you might find krupuk made from pork skin. This is also available in some Chinatowns in cities like Medan. Pork skin krupuk is usually lighter in color than cow skin crackers. It also tends to crumble more easily. There's even a unique kind called krupuk kulit kodok, which is made from frog skin!
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Raw unfried krupuk kulit
