Nasi Tumpang
Nasi tumpeng is originated from central java and was part of the keraton royal family tradition.
Nasi tumpang. Nasi tumpang is a main grain for kelantans fishermen and farmers. This recipe was first published in flavours magazine. It was originally meant for farmers who had to work long hours in padi fields and farms. Nasi tumpang is rice with different layer of dishes wrapped in a cone shape with banana leaf packed.
In addition nasi tumpang is also a favorite food among travelers due to the fact that its nicely packed in banana leaf and is highly portable. Its regal conical shape signify the gratitude and reverence to the god on high. In contrary indonesian usually make nasi tumpeng to celebrate important event. Zainab ahmad shiyuti is the co owner of the belanga restaurants.
For instance the sambal here is the sweeter version which is the way i like it. Due to busy on work their wives always pack the rice together with leftover dishes and wrap it with banana leaf for their husbands who are busy on work as well as doesnt back home till late. Traditionally it was staple food for travelers or farmers in kelantan to bring to work. Originating from kelantan nasi tumpang is said to have been born out of necessity.
Rice and condiments were packed in a banana leaf cone so that farmers could take them to the sawah padi paddy fields for lunch. But even when muddled up nasi tumpang is humble in taste. Nasi tumpang is delicious hand made rice wrapped up in the shape of a cone with banana leaves. Nasi tumpeng dish is ladened with symbolical meanings and well wishes best suited for your important moments.
It is packed tightly consisting an omelette beef or fish floss and shrimp or fish local curry sweet sambal gravy and cucumbers. Very good indeed i enjoyed eating this a lot more than the usual nasi lemak. The flavours were just right.