Indonesian special food, CIRENG

Cireng is a kind of snack that comes from Indonesia, especially the area of ​​West Java. The word "cireng" itself is an abbreviation of "fried aci". This food is made from aci dough or starch mixed with various special herbs and spices, then fried until cooked. Cireng dough is made from starch or tapioca flour mixed with water and spices such as garlic, shallots, salt, pepper and flavorings. After the mixture is thoroughly mixed, it is usually formed into small spheres or ovals like a cilok. Cireng is usually fried in oil until it changes color to yellow-brown and has a crunchy texture on the outside but chewy on the inside. After being fried, cireng can be served with a variety of complementary seasonings, such as peanut sauce, sauce, tomato sauce or cheese sauce. Some people also serve cireng by being skewered using a toothpick or stick. Cireng is often used as a popular snack or snack, both in traditional markets, shopping centers, and on the roadside. Its delicious taste and unique texture make cireng a favorite of many people. Cireng can also be used as a complement to dishes such as pecel or uduk rice.