ABON PEPAYA - JEJAK SI GUNDUL

Summary

This video highlights the innovative use of papaya in creating a savory snack known as 'abon pepaya,' made by a women's agricultural group in Kupang. The process begins with selecting young papaya, which is peeled, grated, and mixed with spices like ginger, coriander, and garlic. The mixture is then combined with various flours and fried until golden brown. Rich in vitamins A and C, this nutritious dish serves as a delicious alternative to traditional meat-based abon, showcasing the potential of local ingredients to create healthy and flavorful snacks.

Takeaways

• 😀 Various local ingredients can be creatively used to make traditional snacks and dishes.
• 🍈 Papaya, particularly unripe ones, is an excellent alternative for making savory abon.
• 🥗 Abon is usually made from fish, meat, or chicken, but papaya offers a unique variation.
• 🥬 Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, promoting skin health and good eyesight.
• 💪 The high antioxidant content in papaya helps prevent cholesterol oxidation and reduces heart attack and stroke risks.
• 🔪 Before preparing papaya for abon, it must be peeled, washed, and have its latex removed.
• 🌶️ The preparation of papaya involves grating it into fine shreds to resemble meat.
• ✨ Additional spices such as ginger, coriander, and garlic are mixed into the grated papaya for enhanced flavor.
• 🔥 The spiced papaya is then coated with a mixture of rice flour and tapioca flour before frying.
• 🍽️ Once fried to a golden brown, the papaya abon can be enjoyed as a side dish or a snack.

Q & A

What is abon pepaya, and what is its main ingredient?

Abon pepaya is a dish made primarily from young papaya, serving as a creative alternative to traditional abon made from fish, meat, or chicken.

What health benefits does young papaya offer?

Young papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, which are beneficial for skin health and eyesight. It also contains antioxidants that help prevent cholesterol oxidation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Why is it important to remove the latex from papaya before cooking?

The latex contains papain, an enzyme that can tenderize meat, but it can impart a bitter taste if not removed. Therefore, it must be cleaned off to ensure the flavor of the abon pepaya is not compromised.

How is the bitterness of grated papaya neutralized during preparation?

The grated papaya is massaged to neutralize any bitter taste, which is a crucial step before it is cooked.

What spices are used to flavor the grated papaya?

The spices used include ginger, pepper, coriander, galangal, cumin, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic, which are blended together and mixed with the grated papaya.

What type of flour is used in the abon pepaya recipe?

The flour mix used consists of rice flour, seasoning flour, and tapioca flour, which coats the spiced papaya before frying.

How long should the papaya be fried for?

The papaya should be fried briefly until golden brown, as the shreds are thin and cook quickly.

Can abon pepaya be served with anything else?

Yes, abon pepaya can be enjoyed as a side dish with rice or eaten as a snack on its own.

What is the texture of the finished abon pepaya supposed to be?

The finished abon pepaya should have a crispy texture, similar to that of traditional meat-based abon.

Is there a specific type of papaya used for making abon?

Young papaya is preferred for making abon because it has a firmer texture that holds up well during preparation and cooking.