Toples Tropis - Cengkarok Dodol, Traditional Culinary Heritage, Facing the Threat of Extinction
Cengkarok dodol, one of the traditional cakes unique to West Kalimantan and South Kalimantan, is becoming increasingly rare. This cake, made from glutinous rice, brown sugar, and grated coconut, is difficult to find in the market.
Cengkarok dodol, one of the traditional dishes that has adorned Indonesian family dining tables for centuries, is now facing the threat of extinction due to changing lifestyles and a lack of interest from the younger generation in preserving this cultural heritage.
Cengkarok dodol is known for its distinctive texture and delicious taste. Its preparation process requires patience, experience, and involves an inherited tradition that has been well-preserved by our ancestors.
The main reason for the scarcity of cengkarok dodol is the lack of interest among the younger generation in preserving this traditional cake. The lengthy and labor-intensive process of making cengkarok dodol deters many from attempting to create it.
Unfortunately, in recent decades, the popularity of cengkarok dodol has diminished. A society leaning towards instant and modern foods has led to a decline in demand for traditional foods like cengkarok dodol. Sellers and producers who have been in the business for decades are feeling the economic impact of this shift.
This is due to several factors, including:
- Lack of interest from the younger generation in making and preserving cengkarok dodol.
- Rising costs of cengkarok dodol's raw materials.
- Difficulty in finding cengkarok dodol artisans who still adhere to traditional production methods.
Given this situation, cultural activists in West Kalimantan and South Kalimantan are making efforts to preserve cengkarok dodol. One of the initiatives is to provide cengkarok dodol-making workshops for the community.
Additionally, cultural enthusiasts are promoting cengkarok dodol through various media channels. They hope to rekindle interest in cengkarok dodol among the public, preventing the extinction of this traditional cake.
**Tips for Preserving Cengkarok Dodol**
Here are some tips to help preserve cengkarok dodol:
- Learn how to make cengkarok dodol.
- Gather the necessary ingredients for making cengkarok dodol.
- Regularly make cengkarok dodol.
- Offer cengkarok dodol to others.
- Promote cengkarok dodol through various media.
By following these tips, we can contribute to the preservation of cengkarok dodol, an Indonesian cultural heritage.
Some preservation efforts for cengkarok dodol include:
- Teaching the younger generation how to make cengkarok dodol.
- Encouraging government support for cengkarok dodol artisans.
- Promoting cengkarok dodol to the wider community.
With these efforts in place, it's hoped that cengkarok dodol can continue to be preserved and not fade away. This traditional cake is a cultural heritage that needs to be safeguarded.
Here are some steps to make cengkarok dodol:
- Use quality glutinous rice.
- Cook brown sugar and coconut milk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
- Add glutinous rice to the brown sugar and coconut milk mixture.
- Cook the mixture over low heat while stirring until it thickens and becomes sticky.
- Pour the mixture into a greased tray.
- Let the mixture cool and harden.
- Cut the cengkarok dodol into pieces and serve.
Cengkarok dodol is a cultural heritage that deserves to be preserved. It has a unique flavor and is nutritious. By preserving cengkarok dodol, we also contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage.
Furthermore, the lack of knowledge or interest among the younger generation to learn the process of making cengkarok dodol could lead to a decline in knowledge and skills needed to keep this culinary heritage alive.
**Preservation Efforts for Cengkarok Dodol**
Recognizing this situation, various efforts are being made to preserve cengkarok dodol. One of these is organizing a cengkarok dodol festival. This festival aims to introduce this cake to the wider public and encourage them to make and preserve it.
Additionally, workshops for making cengkarok dodol are being conducted to teach the community how to make it.
These efforts are expected to increase the interest of the younger generation in making and preserving cengkarok dodol. This way, the cake can be safeguarded from extinction in the future.
Cultural organizations and local communities across Indonesia have tried to promote and preserve cengkarok dodol through various events and educational campaigns. However, these efforts still need more support from the general public, the government, and other relevant parties to ensure that cengkarok dodol continues to be known and enjoyed by future generations.
Cultural experts emphasize that the sustainability of traditional culture and cuisine is a collective responsibility. Through collective efforts, cengkarok dodol and other traditional culinary heritages can be maintained and prevented from fading away in the face of modernization.
