{"id":2282,"date":"2016-12-29T10:46:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2017-02-01T15:53:25","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:53:25","slug":"traditional-indonesian-cookies-for-festivities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/traditional-indonesian-cookies-for-festivities\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesian Traditional Cookies for Festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Festivities are not complete without the\u00a0must-have, scrumptious, mouthwatering cookies that are always present in Indonesian households. \u2018Kue kering,\u2019 or dried cookie, is Indonesian for a cookie. Kue is a relatively broad term used in Indonesia for a wide range of pastries, from \u2018kue kering\u2019 (dry cookie)\u00a0cookies\u00a0to biscuits, scones, pies, \u2018kue basah\u2019 (wet cake)\u00a0cakes, and tarts. Those traditional cookies are Kue Nastar (pineapple jam filled cookies), Kastengels from Dutch Kaastengels (Cheese Stick cookie), Kue Putri Salju (Snow White cookies), Kue Keju sagu\u00a0 (Sago Cheese Cookies), Kue Lidah Kucing (Cat\u2019s Tongue Cookie), and Kue Spekulas Kenari (Speculaas Almond).<\/p>\n

The tradition of eating bread and pastries was brought by the Europeans, mainly Dutch, to Indonesia during the Dutch colonization of Indonesia. It is no surprise that, eventually, it\u00a0became\u00a0an Indonesian tradition. Therefore, you will find most of the Indonesian festivities’ baked pastries and techniques coincide with the Europeans’.\u00a0 However, even though the basic ingredients are the same, some recipes have been modified from its original Dutch to meet the changing taste of the people.<\/p>\n

Nastar (Pineapple jam filled cookies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Image by Revin2008\/Flickr\/all creative commons<\/p>\n

Nastar is the most popular cookie in Indonesia. It is originally a\u00a0Dutch recipe for\u00a0\u201cTart Ananas.\u201d\u00a0 It makes 2- or 3-cm round\u00a0shapes with pineapple jam filling, and often, it is garnished with whole cloves on top. Its buttery and tangy-sweet homemade pineapple jam filling will tease your taste buds\u00a0for more. You will want to eat five pieces of Nastar to satisfy yourself.<\/p>\n

Kastengels (Cheese stick cookies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This little delight savory cookie is called kaastengels in Dutch\u00a0and kastengel or kue keju in Indonesian. It is an\u00a0Indonesian cheese stick cookie. Kastengel is savory, buttery, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious. It is often made with either cheddar or gouda cheese. Depending on your preferences, it can be made crunchy or crumbly by adding more cheese or butter, or it\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0made softer. Brush it with an\u00a0egg, add more cheese, and make\u00a0it\u00a0even tastier by sprinkling shredded cheese on top.<\/p>\n

Kue Putri Salju (Snow white cookies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kue putri salju or “snow white” is autter crescent-shaped cookie with sliced thin almonds on top. Putri salju comes from the thick coating of powdered sugar\u00a0on top of it.<\/p>\n

Kue Keju Sagu\u00a0 (Sago cheese cookies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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image: dapur masak azumku.com<\/p>\n

Sago cheese spritz cookies\u00a0are\u00a0known for their beautiful shapes as you have more freedom to create any shape you like. Its unique texture, softness, and crunchiness will melt in your mouth. It\u00a0is\u00a0very delicious.<\/p>\n

Kue Lidah Kucing (Cat\u2019s tongue cookie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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image: Nugrahaini\/Flickr\/all creative commons<\/p>\n

This sweet, crunchy, and light fingerling cookie was originally from the Netherlands. Its thin, long, and “tongue-like” shape earned\u00a0it the name \u2018Kue Lidah Kucing\u2019 or cat\u2019s tongue. In Dutch, it is\u00a0called, Kattetong. Sometimes, part of it is\u00a0covered in chocolate to give you more sensational tastes.<\/p>\n

Kue Kering Spekulas Kenari (Speculaas almond)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kue kering spekulas or speculaas was introduced by the Dutch and has been adopted by Indonesians as one of their specialty cookies. It is usually served during Christmas. It is one of the favorites for its unique flavor and aroma that is\u00a0rich in spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, added with thinly sliced almonds that make the cookie tastier. Children love the cookie as it is made with various shapes: windmill, classic St. Nicolas, clown, and other Indonesian characters.<\/p>\n

Related vocabulary – Kosa kata<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Kue kering \u2013 cookie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kue basah \u2013 cake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rasa coklat \u2013 chocolate flavor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kacang \u00a0\u2013 peanut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kacang kenari \u2013 almond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telur – egg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tepung gula \u2013 powdered sugar, confectioner sugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gula pasir \u2013 granulated sugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tepung \u2013 flour; tepung terigu – wheat flour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ditaburi \u2013 sprinkled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keju\u00a0\u2013 cheese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sagu \u2013 sago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bumbu \u2013 seasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rempah-rempah – spices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Have you eaten one of the above cookies? What do you think?<\/li>\n
  2. Have you baked any\u00a0of the above cookies?\u00a0What do you do differently when you make it?<\/li>\n
  3. Do you find any similar cookies in your country?<\/li>\n
  4. What are the specialty cookies from your country?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

    Festivities are not complete without the\u00a0must-have, scrumptious, mouthwatering cookies that are always present in Indonesian households. \u2018Kue kering,\u2019 or dried cookie, is Indonesian for a cookie. Kue is a relatively broad term used in Indonesia for a wide range of pastries, from \u2018kue kering\u2019 (dry cookie)\u00a0cookies\u00a0to biscuits, scones, pies, \u2018kue basah\u2019 (wet cake)\u00a0cakes, and tarts…<\/p>\n

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