One of the most common market snacks when visiting Java is serabi. Foods made from rice flour can also be found in various other areas including West Sumatra, North Sumatra, to Betawi (Jakarta).
The origin of the pancake
Although it is very popular in Solo and its surroundings, serabi is actually Sundanese food. The name of pancake or surabi itself comes from Sundanese which means 'big'. Since the 1920s, pancakes have become a well-known market snack.
Serabi which is still traditional is generally served with Javanese sugar and coconut milk. However, there are now many who develop pancakes into various flavors. Serabi can be served with various choices of toppings such as mayonnaise, chicken, meat, chocolate, and others.
The most famous pancake sellers in the city of Solo for a long time, for example Notosuman pancake which was founded in 1923. The seller is more than one, but both come from an area in Solo called Notokusuman, but abbreviated as Notosuman.
In this area, the manufacture of serabi is traditionally still maintained and visitors are welcome to see the process. The dough will be put in the pan, then closed and cooked with charcoal for just a few minutes.
Also found in some areas of Sumatra
Serabi is also known to exist in several places in Sumatra such as West Sumatra and North Sumatra. The most popular pancake in Sumatra is a pancake with durian topping. In addition, the Betawi people are also known to be familiar with this one snack.
