One of the highlights of Indonesia is its diversity of food. Some is specific to certain parts of Indonesia, while other have been franchised out (look for the ubiquitous masakan Padang). There are plenty of guilty pleasures of the fried variety as well–bananas, cassava, potatoes, shredded vegetables, et al. It is not these fried confections to which I’m chained; no, it’s for a beautiful thing named terang bulan.
Terang bulan is sold on the side of streets at night. It’s similar to a pancake that has cooked all the way through without being flipped. Once removed from the heat of the pan, it’s slathered in condensed milk and topped with your choice of nuts, chocolate sprinkles, or cheese. I go with nuts and chocolate. It is my guilty pleasure here in Aceh, as beer is verboten through normal channels.
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I’ve always preferred pastryesque confections, too. Though there’s something simple and enjoyable about the fried banana.
Fried bananas are good, esp. when dribbled with fresh jungle honey. Of course, the type of banana makes all the difference as well.
it’s look so delicious… nyam..