Author: Abah Roy
Chairman of DPC ASWIN Cirebon
Glabed, a typical Tegal food, is not just a culinary dish, but also reflects the philosophy of life of its people. This dish consists of rice cakes doused in thick yellow sauce, made from a mixture of tapioca flour or cornstarch. This unique texture of the sauce is what gave birth to the name “glabed,” depicting togetherness and solidarity, like the character of the Tegal people who are simple but strong and colorful.
The dense rice cake symbolizes steadfastness and hard work, reflecting the values held tightly by the Tegal people. Not only that, the combination with shellfish satay or chicken satay in its presentation creates balance, symbolizing harmony in life.
As one of the legendary culinary delights, glabed is not just food, but also a cultural heritage rich in taste and meaning. The uniqueness of its texture and taste makes it the pride of the Tegal people and a special attraction for culinary lovers.
Cirebon, February 18, 2025
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