cirebon cullinary 
Mlarat Crackers, a culinary icon that symbolizes Cirebon’s local wisdom, has interesting and historic origins.
Its history involves the Dutch colonial period in the Dutch East Indies, where workers in the sugar cane fields in Cirebon were often faced with difficult economic conditions.
Limited resources and the need to create food from simple ingredients gave rise to the creative idea of processing flour into crackers. The name “Mlarat” itself comes from Javanese which means leftovers or remains, indicating that these crackers are made from leftover or simple ingredients.
The process of making it is simple but full of skill, by mixing flour with traditional spices such as salt, garlic and coriander, then frying the unique thing about these crackers is that they don’t use oil but use sand that has been dried in the sun for hours until they become delicious crackers. crunchy.
Initially it was just a simple substitute food, but the popularity of Mlarat Crackers quickly spread and became firmly established among the people of Cirebon.
Today, Mlarat Crackers are not only appreciated as a delicious snack, but have also become an integral part of Cirebon’s rich cultural and culinary heritage.
Every bite of these crackers brings an authentic taste, while the story behind them tells the story of the ingenuity and resilience of the people of Cirebon in facing economic challenges.
Thus, Mlarat Crackers are not just food, but also a symbol of pride and cultural heritage that must be preserved and appreciated by future generations.
