Kupang, Indonesia - SNACKS ON THE BEACH - 2 of 3

Snacks:
Pisang Goreng (fried banana)
Ubi Goreng (fried cassava with chili shrimp paste)
Kue Cucur (Indonesia fried palm sugar cake)

Next, we went to Lasiana Bearch, one of the two famous beaches here. The area is known for its scenic coastline and a very long stretch of brown sand that is lined with hundreds of native Lontar palms and coconut trees. We saw it was very popular with locals too. We watched a demo of climbing a tree for coconuts to be immediately made into an alcohol called Arak (up to 60% ABV) created by fermenting and distilling coconut palm flower sap or coconut water.

Kue cucur is a traditional snack (see photos of it being made), an Indonesian fried palm sugar cake. The dessert, made of fried rice flour mixed with palm sugar, is thick in the middle and thin at the edges. It is eaten immediately after it is fried, while it is still soft … delicious!

Then we walked over to a place on the beach where we heard live music and tasted some delicious, albeit fried, snacks ... at the La Cove Beach Restaurant & Bar where we were welcomed with beautiful dancers dancing to local music. We were treated to singing while we ate and then a dance after lunch. After a walk on the beach to wear off the food we got back on the bus to our next stop a textiles manufacturer and store, where they are known for their vibrant colors and weaving. Karen bought me a new shirt to wear for my birthday (you will have to wait to see it).
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