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Kricu, a Belitung Specialty Chips Made from Squid Eggs

Holiday Ayo - If you happen to be traveling to Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, try tasting this typical Bangka food made from squid eggs and sago. The people of Bangka usually call it Kricu or Squid Chips.

Kricu or squid chips, a Bangka Belitung specialty that can be taken home as souvenirs. Snacks based on sago, and squid eggs are hard to find. Kricu is also one of the typical foods of Bangka Belitung whose raw materials come from fish and squid.

source: KSMTour.com

It tastes savory and has a very high nutritional value so it is good for consumption by both children and parents. Kricu long-shaped shaped by twisting and white.

The color of kericu is generally white because it comes from sago flour and fresh squid eggs. However, some are yellowish because they use food coloring. To enjoy this snack, you don't have to go far to visit Bangka Belitung. Because you can make it yourself at home.

source: Tribunnews.com

As the name implies, Kricu is made from a mixture of squid eggs, sago, chicken eggs, salt and seasoning. Kricu are long and shaped by twisting and white in color and collected in a container filled with coconut oil. Coconut oil prevents the Kricu dough from sticking and makes it easier to fry.

Frying Kricu is done when the oil starts to heat over medium heat. It will take about 15 to 20 minutes for the Kricu to expand and turn yellowish.

To get Kricu, it is quite easy because it is scattered in various gift shops on Bangka Island. Considering that squid eggs are difficult to get, quality kricu can be priced at various and quite expensive prices around IDR 130,000 to IDR 200,000 per kilogram. The more basic ingredients in the form of squid eggs, the more expensive the price offered.

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