Saturday, July 18, 2015

Jogjakarta Culinary - Yangko, Legomoro, Bakpia Pathuk

This small chewy-sweet cake made of glutinous rice flour has various flavor and color such as durian (yellow), oranges (orange), cantaloupe and pandan leaves (green), strawberry (red), chocolate (brown), and many more. Yangko can be found in all regions of Jogjakarta and of course in Kotagede as its origin.

Legomoro made of a mixture of glutinous rice, coconut milk, and chopped meat. The dough wrapped in banana leaf shaped elongated rectangles, and tied with bamboo rope which contain 3-4 pieces, then steamed. Legomoro can be found in shops or snack market such as Beringharjo. Legomoro derived from the word "lego" (sincere) and "moro" (came) means we should be sincere when it comes to an event. Usually served in special occasions such as ceremonial or celebration event. 

Bakpia made of baked wheat flour dough filled with moung beans and sugar. Pathuk, central bakpia industry area, located behind Malioboro Street. Bakpia Pathuk has many flavor such as mung beans, cheese, chocolate, duraian, and black kumbu. Today you can easily find Bakpia in every conrner of Yogyakarta. 


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