Sentiling, a distinguished munch

Sentiling sounds unique even in Javanese. Sentiling is kinds of traditional munch in Semarang. However, this kind of snack might be found in different region with different names. In the past, this delicacy could be found easily in traditional market or even in food stalls. Due to the variety of munchies these days, sentiling is hardly found everywhere. Some more modern snack replace sentiling, such as black forest, chiffon, pie, burger, etc. It needs effort to find one place which sells this snack.

Sentiling is made from grated cassava, sugar and little artificial color for food (mostly red and yellow). The batter is steamed for about half hour. Before being served, sentiling is sliced into pieces and rolled in grated young coconut. It tastes not too sweet and rich.

Sentiling is quite rare these days, but it doesn’t mean we can’t find one. Some food shops in traditional market sell it, but not in a big amount. I found some places that provide the snack in Bulu traditional market; I can’t name some other places since I don’t experience buying in other places. Well, the harder the effort to find sentiling, the tastier it is.