The Sweet And Savory Serabi Kalibeluk Of Warungasem Batang That Getting Rare

BATANG – Serabi is not a strange word to those who love traditional food. Even so, Indonesia is rich in various signature dish that have different charactheristics form each region. The traditional Batang serabi (Indonesian pancake), known as the Kalibeluk Serabi, is no exception.

Serabi Kalibeluk has a clearly recognizable characteristic, which is its large shape with a diameter of around 10 cm. This serabi recalls a Medan Bika Ambon snack with a hollow texture and a semi-circular form, as seen by its appearance. Serabi is often served in one cup or one pair, each with two pancake pans.

From the taste, serabi only has two variants that are original serabi with a savory coconut milk taste, and sweet serabi that have been added with brown sugar or palm sugar. The price is also relatively affordable, one cup of serabi is priced at Rp. 13,000. One cup of this pancake can also be a snack for one family.

The process of making this pancake is still using the traditional way. First, the rice is mashed into a fine flour. Then, mixed with grated coconut and water to form a thick dough. The cooking equipment is still manual, in the form of a wood stove. Serabi is shaped with a clay mortar and then cooked till cooked. This traditional cooking method preserves the authentic flavor of Serabi Kalibeluk.

Those who want to try this pancake can go directly to the serabi making center in Kalibeluk Village. Kalibeluk Village is easily accessible because to its closeness to the exit toll Warungasem Batang, which borders Pekalongan City.

Every morning, numerous house traders sell serabi. Usually, by 06.30 AM, the stalls selling pancakes in their houses had been surrounded by customers. If you oversleep, you can usually find Kalibeluk serabi at the Warungasem Market hawkers. However, as time passes, fewer and fewer merchants are left selling this pancake that makes this food is exceedingly rare.

Serabi Kalibeluk, which appears to be traditional, is currently becoming popularized by many segments of society, particularly Batang locals. They also created traditional dances based on Serabi Kalibeluk's origin story.

This serabi is frequently offered with a variety of modern toppings to attract even young people. Such as cheese, sprinkles, and various other toppings. The Kalibeluk serabi are as wonderful when eaten without any toppings. Furthermore, for those of you who have been fasting all day, this snack might be a friend to break the fast. Or simply meet up with pals for a cup of coffee or tea. (Contributor / Novia)