Lenjongan (Solonese Sweet Market Snacks)
Lenjongan is one of the culinary specialties of the city of Solo, with a chewy texture with a sweet and savory taste which is quite popular and popular. The traditional taste makes lenjongan always sought after by fans and tourists visiting the city of Solo.
Lenjongan consists of several kinds of market snacks such as thiwul, gathot, klepon, gethuk, cenil, gendar, black sticky rice, white sticky rice, and sawut. All of these ingredients are put together in a container and then sprinkled with grated coconut, powdered sugar and Juruh (a thick liquid made from palm sugar).
History and Presentation
Market snacks such as Lenjongan during the royal period were commonly used as a complement to traditional ceremony facilities that symbolized crowds and joy.
In its presentation, Lenjongan uses a pincuk (container made from banana leaves). we can also choose between a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a spoon on the lentils.
Lenjongan sellers can be found in almost all traditional markets in Solo, one of which is Gedhe Hardjonagoro Market. With prices ranging from Rp. 5000 – Rp. 8000 we can already enjoy the culinary specialties of the City of Solo.
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