Peanut Shake, Typical Souvenirs of Manado, North Sulawesi

Helloindonesia.id – Visiting an area is not perfect if you don’t bring souvenirs to share with relatives or relatives. Likewise when visiting the city of Manado, North Sulawesi. This time, visitors will find a variety of souvenirs to take home. One of them is the distinctive colorful rocking peanut that looks so attractive to the eye.

Kotamobagu City is one of the places that is famous for its peanut shake. Precisely in the Small Motoboi Village, South Kotamobagu District, Kotamobagu City. In this place, many peanut shakers are scattered in the houses of Kotamobagu residents. Peanut shake culinary will continue to be maintained for generations.

Peanut shake that produces a variety of colors, produced from melted sugar that has been given food coloring to attract buyers. In addition to the color that is able to attract buyers, the taste is no less interesting. The combination of sweet taste slightly bitter, savory and crunchy. Even the unique texture of nuts is hard on the outside but when you bite it will feel soft on the inside.

How is the Manufacturing Process?

The basic ingredients of this bean are ordinary peanuts in general. Named peanut shake because according to the story of the Minahasa people from the process of making it. The peanuts that are still in the skin are then roasted using sand by shaking. This is so that the beans produced are not scorched and cooked evenly.

Peanut shake snacks are usually priced at Rp. 10,000 to Rp. 25,000, with the price depending on the size of the packaging. Usually packaged in plastic, some are packaged in plastic jars. It’s no wonder that many tourists who visit Manado buy this rocking peanut snack. In addition to the cheap price, the color and taste are also an attraction for tourists to buy them.