If you visit Singaraja, you have to taste its various food menus. Singaraja is the capital of the Regency of Buleleng. The area of ​​North Bali is famous for its tourist attractions, including Lovina Beach, Gili Sumberkima, and various natural waterfalls. While on vacation, try one of the snacks that are often sold on the coast, called Penyon. What kind of food is Penyon?

There are various snacks called Penyon. A snack that is often included in traditional ceremonies and is made from rice flour filled with unti, also called Penyon. While Penyon which is often found on the coast is like a seafood. Shaped like a short legged-crab. The color is reddish orange and is often referred to as undur-undur or crab. These sea animals are included in the Hippoidea superfamily. It’s enerally found on sandy beaches like in the North Bali region.

Penyon as Crustaceans are cooked by frying. Balinese special spices mixed and then fried until dry. It’s the best when eaten with Balinese sambal, sambal matah. It can also be with hot chili sauce made from lemongrass.

The most exciting is how to catch it. Because Penyon lives in a sandy beach, it is rather difficult to catch it. Usually, it is caught by digging sand with toes. But there are also those who catch it with wooden planks pulled in the sand. The crabs will be seen digging sand and hiding. Sand crabs are also often used for fishing bait in the sea, you know.

On Java Island, Penyon will be easily found on the south coast. Because they live in sandy areas, on beaches that have the right character, they will easily find Penyon snacks. Based on research reports from the Indonesian Research Institute, Penyon contains Omega-6 so it is good for health.

Penyon is also an economic support for fishermen. Besides being processed into a family snack, Penyon is also used for animal feed such as ducks. Quite a lot of benefits right?

If you are on vacation or just stop by the beaches of North Bali, especially in Singaraja area, you can easily find it. However, it depends on the season. When it's not in season, it's really hard to find fried Penyon snacks. You can taste other Penyon snacks. Namely Penyon made from glutinous rice flour with the filling of green beans or peanuts.