'PUNTEN'

Have you ever made any mistakes? What do you usually do after that? I'm sure, you will ask for apologize or say sorry. But, what is the relationship of saying sorry to the traditional food I want to talk to? Well, this traditional food is very popular in Trenggalek, East Java, Indonesia. The taste is delicious and you must be falling in love for the first time you eat this food. The local people call this 'PUNTEN'. It is a Javanese Language means feeling of regret or sorry to others. Though, the word has such kind of meaning, but this food does not express the feeling of apologizing. That has come just the way it is since long time a go. 

'Punten' is made from rice as the main ingredient, and it is mixed with salt, water, and coconut milk to create high quality flavor. All ingredients are cooked together until done, then it is smashed using a wood stick to make it tender and smooth. Then it is put on a tray and sliced into small pieces. It is usually served with fried 'tempe' (it is another traditional food again, well we have so much unique food I think). Hmmmmm....It is so yummy, especially if it is in a cloudy weather or while you have a good time with your family, and you must try this someday when you visit Indonesia, particularly Trenggalek. People usually make this food after harvesting time to express their thankful because of God's blessings. Besides that, this traditional food is also served in certain events, such as celebrating baby shower party in Javanese culture.