Amplang One of the Unique Indonesian Snacks
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Amplang is commonly known as tiger nails because its shape is similar to the tiger fingernails and its size is about the tip of a little finger or a tiger’s thumb. amplang is a kind of traditional snack from Samarinda. This snack can also be likened to pastries or crackers. Amplang is usually made from a mixture of fish, spices, and deep-fried flour. The savory taste and crunchy texture make this food popular, especially during Eid. In addition to its delicious taste, amplang also has many benefits for the body, especially for bones because it contains vitamins A, Omega 3 and 6, Calcium, and Protein.
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The main ingredient of the popular amplang is mackerel which is a typical fish that lives in the waters of the Mahakam river or the Karang Mumus river of Samarinda. Traditionally, amplang is made using the main ingredients of pipih fish or belida fish, but because these types of fish are becoming increasingly rare, the fish ingredient is changed to mackerel or cork fish.
Based on several sources, initially amplang comes from the city of Samarinda, East Kalimantan, and has been around since the 1970s. After being famous and popular in Samarinda, now this amplang production has spread to several areas in Kalimantan, namely Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Pontianak, and even to neighboring countries, namely Malaysia.
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