Today I gather with all family members, we have a "Ngaliwet" event

Today I gather with all family members, we have a "Ngaliwet" event

Ngaliwet is one of the typical habits of the Sundanese people. Almost every Sundanese family gathering holds a Ngaliwet event. Ngaliwet is a group meal activity that is served in a very unique way. The main menu is "Nasi Liwet", which is rice cooked using additional spices such as onions, bay leaves, lemongrass and salt, so that the rice tastes more savory. The side dishes that are usually put in Sundanese liwet rice are also typical, and different from the others. Like red peda fish, mackerel fish that has been fed, accompanied by the mandatory menu, namely salted fish, fresh vegetables and chili paste.

The presentation of this food is also unique. Food is served on banana leaves lengthwise and all family members eat together around the banana leaves. The warm liwet rice treat and its signature side dishes create a warm atmosphere of togetherness in the midst of the family.

Not only togetherness when eating together, but togetherness has started since preparing food. In this tradition, family members usually cook together and even jointly buy food or donate other types of raw food for cooking. Happy heart, full stomach, can you imagine the excitement?

Ngaliwet itself is actually not from the culture, but from the way it is made. The process of making Sundanese liwet rice is called "Ngaliwet".

Behind its deliciousness, Sundanese liwet rice keeps a story. Derived from the life of the plantation community, Sundanese Liwet Rice was born from reasons of savings.

It is said that in the past the people in Tanah Sunda to reach their plantations had to pass quite a distance. Even after arriving in the garden, far from food sources.

For that reason, liwet rice is brought with its cooking pot, kettle or castor which is tightly closed.

The purpose of this is so that the rice that has been mixed with side dishes lasts long from morning to noon, even though it remains warm to eat. If you want to heat it is enough to put the kettle directly on the combustion.