Jember Foodies: The Sweet of Suwar Suwir!

After discussing about typical food of Banyuwangi "Tahu Walik", this time Pesona Lokal will discuss about typical food of the neighboring city of Banyuwangi. That is Jember. Jember which also has a lot of beauty of tourism, especially beaches and it is known as the City carnival, also has a special food called Suwar Suwir. From the name is very unique and it is able to make people curious to eat it.

Suwar Suwir is a snack made from tape (fermentation from cassava) which is processed in such a way. Suwar Suwir made of cassava tape mixed with sugar, milk, and chocolate. The mixture of these ingredients produces Suwar Suwir that has sweet taste. This food has a slightly tougher texture than Dodol, but when it comes into our mouths sweet taste like melting and makes us addicted to continue to enjoy it.

Suwar Suwir has a rectangular shape measuring 3-4 centimeters. Suwar Suwir consists of various flavors. Initially Suwar Suwir only has two flavors, which are taste of chocolate and vanilla. But with the passage of time and creativity of the community, this food has a variety of flavors such as durian, pineapple, mango, orange, apple, watermelon, melon, grapes, papaya, strawberry, vanilla, and also chocolate.

Suwar Suwir has become the typical food of Jember. So every want to come to Jember, do not forget to put Suwar Suwir in souvenir list. Because, this food is perfect to be enjoyed while relaxing with family or friends with a glass of coffee or tea.