After a day of fasting, of course, we will be excited before the time of breaking the fast. This is the time we have been waiting for because at this time Muslims will prepare various kinds of dishes for breaking the fast.
Of the many dishes, there are some dishes that are iconic during Ramadan and taste less afdal if you don't eat them during iftar. The dish is not difficult to find because many are sold in various places.
So, about any dish, huh? Here are 5 of the most iconic iftar dishes during Ramadan, let's take a look!
Dates
Dates are one of the mandatory dishes that must be present when breaking the fast. Apart from being prescribed by Rasulullah SAW, dates also have a sweet taste and are rich in minerals and vitamins. Breaking the fast with dates can also restore the body's condition and replace blood sugar levels after a day of fasting.
Hot Sweet Tea
"Break your fast with something sweet", that's the phrase we often hear during Ramadan. After we eat 3 dates, it feels incomplete if we do not moisten the throat with warm sweet tea. The combination of the sweetness of sugar and the warmth of tea is perfect for breaking the fast.
Fried food
This is the most awaited menu when breaking the fast, which is fried food. This fried food consisting of tempe mendoan, bakwan, stuffed tofu, and friends has become a mandatory menu when breaking the fast. Especially if you add cayenne pepper, it tastes really good.
In addition to being cheap and easy to make, fried foods can also be used to block the stomach, you know. Suitable to be served when breaking the fast because usually people will not immediately eat heavy food when breaking the fast.
Ice Cucumber Suri or Ice Cantaloupe
Suri cucumber ice or cantaloupe ice? You can mix both of them, really. These two ices are the most iconic drinks during Ramadan because they will only appear during Ramadan. It's also very easy to make.
Compote
If you are looking for a sweet and light but filling iftar, then compote is the choice. This dish made from palm sugar or coconut sugar, coconut milk, and pandan leaves is often found on the roadside during Ramadan.
The variety of compote contents also varies. There are those containing bananas, sweet potatoes, Chinese girlfriend, and fro and those with combined contents are also available. The presentation of compote can also be adjusted to taste. It depends on you prefer warm or cold compote. If you prefer cold, you can add ice cubes to it.
Well, how? Of the five iftar dishes during Ramadan, which one is your favourite?