Tiwul, a Sweet Delicious Traditional Snack

Currently, Tiwul is a very popular traditional snack. Tiwul is fairly easy to find in many areas, especially in Central Java and Yogyakarta. Typically, Tiwul sold in traditional markets since dawn until noon. With a small portion, this sweet snack is perfect as a booster stomach in the morning.

If we traced its history, Tiwul was actually a staple food in the past. Tiwul is made from dried cassava and used as a substitute for rice when the price of rice is not bought by the public. This occurs in the Japanese colonial era in the 1960s. In the past, people would eat tiwul with side dishes and vegetables.

This is very different from what we see today. Tiwul generally juxtaposed with grated coconut and brown sugar. In addition, there are many variations in the presentation and supplementary materials that can be added. Among the complementary materials include black rice, boiled corn and shaved cassava.