IT IS never complete outings without a souvenir, so after a tour of the city of Kediri, you can sit back while enjoying one of the specialties of Kediri, namely Gethuk bananas. 'The sweet' this one is already familiar to the people of Kediri, but for those of you who come from out of town, probably never felt the delicacy of sweet-sour blend of banana Gethuk.
Although not as famous as his elder brother knew that already famous yellow first Gethuk khan bananas still have to be a typical meal Kediri. It's never clear when and who discovered Gethuk Banana. Because of the existence of this Gethuk been around for a hereditary, either starting in keberapa AD. Expertise makes Gethuk even this is a legacy handed down from generation to generation. It is said that the story, this banana Gethuk has existed since the kingdom era Kadiri. So delicious, banana Gethuk became a favorite food Sekartaji Goddess. Even supposedly because the flavor is so delicious, as to the gods to come down to earth willing to seek the kingdom of the people of artificial banana Gethuk Kadiri. Whether true or not that story, but clearly, this one menja snack-food in one of the typical yellow Kediri in addition know that already famous.
As the name implies, Gethuk banana made from banana fruit. The shape is oval, about 15 centimeters, and a red brown. The packaging is usually wrapped in banana leaves. Gethuk specially made from banana banana King Nangka.Raja Jackfruit selected because they have a distinctive aroma and sweet taste sour. Sweet sour taste that makes sense Gethuk bananas to be typical sweet and sour without sugar. King Banana Jackfruit select a half-cooked peeled, then steamed for several hours until the color changed red. Bananas that have changed color and then crushed into powder and then wrapped in banana leaves. The process was carried out while still hot bananas so as to produce a distinctive color and flavor. Without any additional substance's also no sugar or preservatives. It's also probably the cause Gethuk bananas do not last long, only two days at room temperature and about four days in the refrigerator.
Not at all difficult to find Gethuk bananas in Kediri, because almost all shops that sell typical food there is always a Si Gethuk Kediri bananas in there. Rows of typical food store Kediri especially along roads and along Yos Sudarso Patimura Road. Banana Gethuk mostly made by the home industry is in Kediri besides making out yellow.
Sidik (30), banana producers from the Village getuk Kaliombo, District Municipality, said, "This makes it difficult getuk banana, medium durability can not be long. So, indeed sometimes their own merchant looking for tips to quickly sell their merchandise, "he said. Each day, Sidik deposit getuk homemade banana to 30 food stores in the city of Kediri. Each store, he setori about 25 getuk. Unfortunately, during Lebaran he usually trouble finding labor, as well as raw materials of banana, and wrap a banana leaf. "Find strength, many more people to return home.
"Look for bananas and banana leaves are also difficult if more Lebaran," said Sidik, who has three getuk maker, all from their own families. Exactly with what was said Irawan, banana getuk demand did increase sharply if coming Lebaran. If on normal days he is merely getuk 500-800 supplying bananas to the stores, at Lebaran he should have a supply of between 2,000 to 5,000 getuk. Price Gethuk bananas at the consumer level ranges from Rp 2,500 to Rp 5,000 per pack. There also are worth 1,000 to miniature size.
So next time when you want to enjoy the typical food you can try Kediri Gethuk bananas as an option, other than knowing yellow.