Shredded Yam Cake

As matter of fact, the Balinese have various kinds of distinctive cakes as other regions across Indonesia do. Some are specially made for offerings, while others for consumption. One of those cakes that are made for both purposes is shredded yam cake. It may be called serbet cake in Balinese or it may vary to some regions. This cake is usually presented in the offering for paddy plant rituals called miseh. When the husk of paddy still green this ritual is performed to invoke blessing to God in order it can flourish well until harvest time. This brownish sweet cake is made of thinly sliced yam, just like bean sprout. Having sliced, it is deeply fried until well done or crispy. For the sauce, liquid mixture of palm sugar is already prepared. When the fried yam has been drained, it is then mixed with this sweet sauce. The last step is to shape the fried yam circularly or to taste. (BTN/029)