Earlier on
you have read on me sharing a Banjarese Ayam Balaos recipe and the story on
Nasi Ambeng and few other delicacies from the Javanese communities in Kuala
Selanngor. This time around, I thought perhaps I should share another Javanese
delicacy; Tumis Betik from Kampung Sg. Buah, located in Dengkil, Selangor.
This is so
far, the simplest and easiest recipe I’ve learnt from the locals that I’ve
visited so far. And the taste, super delicious, one that you can snack (ratah)
without paring it with rice. Yup! Kid you not.
It is learnt
that the Javanese, along with other communities in Indonesia such as Banjarese,
Minangs and Javanese migrated to Tanah Melayu (now known as Malaysia), seeking
for a better livelihood and better future for their family. This was back in
late 1880 till early 1900 when the Indonesia was being colonized by the Dutch.
The Javanese especially traveled and settled in Selangor, where majority makes
these few district their home till now, namely Tanjung Karang, Sabak Bernam,
Kuala Selangor, Kelang, Banting and Sepang.
Those that
pioneered the land in Sepang or Dengkil area are namely from Aceh (Acehnese)
hence there are a story about how the town was name; an old place called Nibong
Dengkil. Another communities in Kampung Sg. Bua hos the Boyan communities of
Bawaen Island and the other, Javanese and Minang.
The island
of Baweans is located in the Java Sea, due to the migration of the local men to
other parts of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia for in search for a source of
income for their family members, the island is not constitutes approximately
70% of females thus it is also referred to as the Island of Women or Pulau
Putri. The locals are known as Boyan or Boyanese, the largest from the island
to largest cities in Indonesia and neighboring countries occurred in the later
1940s – early 1950s, and later during the 1880 till 1900. At the height of
Bawaen Island, produce such as Indogo, cotton fabrics, tobacco, coal and even Bawean
deer and local breed of horse were being traded.
Tumis Betik / Sauteed papaya with anchovies and chili
Javanese
being one of the largest population in Kampung Sg, Buah makes it culture and cuisine
more popular amongst the communities. Tumis Betik, a simple dish that I’ve
learn and will be sharing.
Ingredient
Unripe
papaya (betik)
Anchovies –
pounded
Birds eye chili - chopped
Birds eye chili - chopped
Small onion
(bawang merah/kecil)
Garlic
Oil
Salt
Salt
Sugar
Below are
the step by step on how to cook Tumis Betik.
Fry garlic and small onion
Add anchovies
Add birds eye chili
Finally, add the unripe papaya
Eat. Travel.
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