JAJAN PASAR

The words of Kue Basah or Jajanan Pasar (Traditional rice cakes) comes from Java. Kue Basah, were originally used to accompany religion or cultural rituals in Java, but now it's famous in every islands of Indonesia. Because its being sold in a market (pasar) its also called jajanan pasar or kue pasar (market cake).

Kue basah mostly made of rice flour, glutinous rice, sugar, coconut, and tropical fruits such as banana. The colour of the cakes comes from natural food dyer such as pandan “Jajan Pasar” is one of the typical food that has a distinctive value in the public eye. In fact, there is a more selected by market “jajan pasar” to consume, as compared “jajanan” modern like brownis, cake, pizza and more. This was certainly caused by the habit or because of the feeling that was not easy to adapt.

“Jajan Pasar” especially in Bali, not only for consumption but also complement/accessories for banten and ritual offering. when balinese people celebrate Tumpek Wayang, the request for this food also increase. This happened because in rerahinan tumpek wayang, many people needed jajan pasar for ceremony.