"LENTOG TANJUNG" SPECIAL FOOD OF THE KUDUS CITY
"LENTOG TANJUNG" SPECIAL FOOD OF THE KUDUS CITY
Johanfredo21 - It is called Lentog Tanjung because this food comes from Tanjung Village. This village is located in Jati District, Kudus Regency, Central Java.
That said, the story used to be because the people of Tanjung were prohibited from selling rice. Therefore, residents are looking for substitute food to continue to be able to support their families. Finally they replaced the rice with lontong.
Apart from that, the story goes that there was a wali who wanted to build a hermitage in the Tanjungkarang area. In the middle of the construction, the guardian heard what sounded like a "dress outfit" sound like someone was cooking rice.
Disturbed by the sound, the wali tickled articulation was angry at the people of Tanjung and said that the people of Tanjung would not sell rice. Therefore, the people of Tanjung are looking for other substitute materials to be able to sell.
From these words, a holy special food emerged, namely Lentog Tanjung. This food is the hallmark of the Kudus city. Not only because of the taste, but also because of the story contained in it. In addition, this food makes one of the uniqueness of the Kudus city. The lodeh tofu vegetable dish which is usually enjoyed with rice, in this dish will be different from the others because it is served with lontong.
Lentog Tanjung is a typical food from the Kudus City that must be tried if you stop by this Kretek City. Lentog Tanjung is made from pieces of rice cake, gori vegetables and lodeh tofu vegetables. What distinguishes this food from other foods is the way it is served, which is served on a banana leaf. So, the taste of this snack will taste more delicious. In addition, this food is also sprinkled with boiled chilies without being sliced into small pieces.
This cape lentog is found in the Tanjung area which is in the Kudus City. It originates from the people of Tanjung who sell lontong filled with lodeh tofu vegetables that surround the village selling this snack. However, nowadays it is rare to find sellers selling their wares by walking around. Mostly, these food vendors sell on the side of the road or are sold when there are events such as Car Free Day (CFD).
Usually, Lentog Tanjung is served in the morning. Because this food is contracting, it is suitable for breakfast with crackers and hot tea.
To enjoy this food, clarification with a two-sided meaning doesn't have to be hard to find. Almost everywhere in Kudus, there are roadside sales that sell this food. The price for the declaration with a multi-layered subtlety is quite cheap. Usually sold for 4000 to 5000 rupiah per serving.