Being in the coastal area it is very reasonable if we find processed fish menus. Likewise, when we visit Belitung which is famous for its beautiful beaches, then we will be able to find a lot of processed fish and other processed seafood. Some of the menu made from marine animals that we can find in Belitung are belitung noodles with shrimp broth, negotiating with fish curry, kungpao sea snail shells, fish satay, fried seafood and so on. One more special Belitung menu from fish ingredients which is very interesting to enjoy is Gangan.
Characteristics of Gangan
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Like Berego, the name Gangan in the State of Laskar Pelangi is already popular. Therefore if you come to Belitung without tasting Gangan then there will be something lacking in your vacation. Gangan itself is the name of processed fish soup from seasoning which has a distinctive character that is yellow. The yellow color of the spice gangan itself is made using turmeric and pineapple Belitung which has a unique sour taste and unique flavor.
Types of Gangan
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From the true meaning of this gangan which is a spice, we will find several types of gangan. Call it like a land gangan in the form of lake fish or animal flesh, a sea gangan with marine fish ingredients and also a crab gangan. But indeed of the many Gangan, the basic ingredients of fish or fish ganganes are most commonly found. Fish material which is widely used to make their own gangan is ketarap fish which is commonly found in Bangka-Belitung waters. Ketarap fish itself has hard skin which makes it necessary to use certain techniques for the cooking process. However, the selection of ketarap fish as a menu item is much preferred because it has meat that is tasty even though not seasoned. The savory fish of ketarap is due to its habitat in the Pacific Islands which contains kaolin.
Gangan Taste
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After it is cooked, we will find the gangan menu as a special fish soup. Some say this menu is like curry. But gangan is different from curry because it is not found in coconut milk. Not only sour taste, but after tasting, this Gangan will also bring sweet and spicy taste. From the combination of sweet, spicy and sour taste this gangan will taste very fresh when eaten. The sour taste from gangan itself is not from Javanese acid, but from Belitung pineapple which has a large shape. To make this gangan taste even more special, the pineapple chosen is not too old, but can be harvested. Usually pineapple that is not old but can be harvested is around three to three and a half months old. The way to eat ketangan meat itself is to separate it from the skin or scrape the inside of the meat. But actually the skin of the hard clam fish can be eaten. Because when you chew the skin of this fish, it feels crisp and crunchy. This savory clam fish will definitely be more delicious when eaten with a plate of hot or warm rice.
Gangan Popularity
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Gangan's own popularity makes this menu often found in various places from tourist attractions, hotels to food stalls. From here then you who want to taste gangan, no need to bother looking for a place to eat. Gangan has indeed become a daily menu for residents or families in Belitung. Every day, this menu is almost always at the dining table of every family. Even when there are big celebrations such as weddings or Eid, this menu will be the main thing to be served. In the tradition of eating Bedulang itself, gangan menu is also never missed. When Bedulang or the tradition of eating together is held, the gangan soup will be placed in the middle of a large tray surrounded by other dishes. Even in some hotels, this menu is one of the favorite dishes of the guests staying at the hotel. At the hotel itself, foreign tourists really like the gilt ketarap fish that are phased in so that they are safe from bones and thorns.
Cooking Preparation for Fish Gangan
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Before cooking a delicious menu of fish sauce, of course you have to prepare the ingredients in advance. The ingredients for making fish gangan include onion, hazelnut, garlic, turmeric, galangal, cayenne pepper, ginger and lemongrass, half-cooked pineapple, peeled, cut into cubes, shrimp paste, to taste salt and sugar and water. You can add tamarind if you don't feel you are getting Belitung pineapple or it doesn't taste sour. Another option for pineapple with strong sour taste and sweet taste is pineapple thicken. Do not forget also the main ingredient, namely fish. The fish used do not have to be ketarap fish. But you can also use red snapper, mackerel, libam fish, boronang fish, cake fish, round fish, kerisi fish, snapper or mackerel fish. Do not forget to cook it yourself to add chili to make it spicy. Spicy taste in gangan itself is not without purpose. But the spicy taste in gangan is used to neutralize fishy odors in fish and add a fresh sensation.
The Process of Cooking Fish Gangan
After all the ingredients are ready, it's time to cook. To cook gangan soup is fairly simple and does not take too long. If you are used to cooking, making fish soup soup will only take about 40 minutes. So from here you do not need to worry first by imagining cooking this gangan will be complicated and long. For cooking gangan it is recommended by chefs to cook it in a traditional way according to the traditional type of food. Do not forget when cooking it using low heat. Here are the steps to cook a delicious fish gangan.
1. First, clean the fish and cut according to taste.
2. After that give the pieces of fish with lime or acid and salt, then let stand for approximately 15 minutes.
3. Next, boil water.
4. Then, puree the onion, garlic, chili, candlenut, turmeric, galangal, shrimp paste and ginger (if used).
5. Next, put the seasoning into the boiling water. Simmer the seasoning for 5 minutes.
6. Finally, add the fish to the boil. Add pineapple, salt, and sugar. Wait for it to boil. Taste the taste. Simmer again for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
From here the menu will be the menu that you should try. Whether it's tasting it during a visit to Belitung, or making it at home according to the directions given. This gangan soup menu will certainly be an alternative serving at home when you are bored with fish dishes that are fried or grilled. Gangan, which has been popular in Belitung because of the growth of tourism, is indeed very interesting to be enjoyed. Don't forget that this gangan soup is considered a healthy menu because it is made using the main ingredients of fish and processed without using any oil.
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