Soto Sokaraja

Soto Sokaraja or by society Banyumas called "Sroto Sokaraja" is a kind of Indonesian food. Soto has a characteristic that is different from any other kind of soup in Indonesia.
The main characteristic of this soup is the use of peanut sauce and rice cake. Soto Sokaraja has been lots sold outside Banyumas, but if you have time stop by Banyumas to Sokaraja, we can enjoy the soup at the food stalls are neatly lined along the street in Sokaraja.
Material:
1 kg beef
2 Liter Water
100 Gram glass noodles, soaked in cold water, drain.
100 Gram short sprouts, washed
150 Gram soybeans, soak water until tender and then fried.
3 cm ginger, crushed
2 stalks lemongrass, crushed
2 cm galangal, smashed
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Blend:
7 red onions, 5 cloves garlic
3 cm turmeric, roasted
5 eggs pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon salt, 1 / 2 teaspoon pepper
Complement:
Sliced green onion, sliced celery, fried onions, and crackers
Sambal soto:
150 grams of peanuts, fried, then puree. Puree: 7 pieces cbai red pepper, 3 red onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tbsp tamarind water. Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil, add 250 ml water until the sauce is thick, remove from heat.
Method:
1. Boil meat until half cooked, remove from heat.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, saute ground spices until fragrant, input into the broth add the ginger, lemongrass, galangal and soy sauce. cook until meat is tender and the seasoning evenly, remove from heat. dagingl chopped, set aside.
3. Presentation: Prepare a bowl, fill with glass noodles, bean sprouts and gravy soto short. Sprinkle sliced green onion, seldri, fried onions, fried soy, and chili soup.
4. Serve warm with rice cake or rice.
Serves for 8 person
Source: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soto_Sokaraja, www.indosiar.com/program/aroma/71927/soto-sokaraja
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BEGALAN

Begalan is a tradition in the area Banyumas performed in a series of wedding ceremonies, where this tradition started when the prospective groom and his entourage entered the court house of the bride. This tradition is held when the bridegroom is the eldest son of a family.
What is interesting is the dialogues between the robbeded (who was robbed) by the hijacker (robbers) usually contain criticism and advice for prospective brides and delivered with a humorous style full of humor. Begalan is a combination of dance and speech arts or art of comedy with accompaniment “gising”.

The uniqueness of this tradition stems from its name, namely begalan. In terms of Java and tradition, says robber or mugger has a negative connotation even indicate tense atmosphere that can make the trauma for victims. However, terms that are offered by community Banyumas begalan precisely the terms under the symbol full of meaning, both religious (in relation to God), as well as a symbol of human relations. Tradition is what makes a meaningfull begalan tradition still not cracked the shift and the development of the era. Existence is still strong in areas in Banyumas.

Begalan be one of the most popular traditions and attract the attention of people in Banyumas in addition to the tradition of "Kenthongan". Begalan event is a fusion of dance with "verbal speech" as part of the wedding ceremony. That is when the group of the groom entered the bride's courtyard area. The tools used were the kitchen appliances as luggage. Each luggage especially this kitchen tool has a symbolic meaning in accordance with the philosophy of Java, especially Java Banyumasan. Equipment that becomes the default instance: ilir (fan), ian, cething (basket), steamer, strainer waste, winnowing, sorokan, centhong, siwur, Irus, Kendhil, karo wangkring, and others.

Begalan contains advice for the bride and the bride in the ship sailed home. Begalan is often flavored with fresh jokes-jokes relating to the relationship between men and women. In the philosophy of community Banyumas who is not his property but “bajang dibegal sawane” (blessing) of parents wedding. There are two dancers (male and “pancer” brother of groom), one charge of carrying kitchenware others served as a harrier (robbers). Harrier usually carry a wooden sword. Costume players is quite simple, they generally wear Java. Dialogue is delivered both players in the form of the symbol language that was translated from the names of the items taken. Usually, after the show, which brought the kitchen equipment is given to the audience as a bone of contention.

Begalan has many meanings and symbols. The symbols are used is more likely closer to life and the gods as a regulator of the universe. However, many actors who then provide advice primarily to the interpretation as both the bride and the bridegroom. In other words, begalan can be used as a means of “propaganda”, a means of giving advice to the bride bride and groom both. There are some symbols, such as stingrays, siwur, packet, and others. The symbol "rays" can be understood that human beings should and should follow “watake” rays (the nature of rice). When the young man "nyungap", when you're old "mungkul". That is, if young people do goodness while there is still times and strength, if you are old “tawadhuk”. In this case, advice to the bridal couple to perform five occasions before coming five narrow-mindedness, as manifested in religious teachings.

"Siwur", meaning when it is content it should be "mawur". If already there is an excess provision, then immediately to charity. Man, there are "takere dewe-dewe" (a measure of its own), and man is his era, there was a time. "Taker" so the rank and degree. Likewise when giving science also have "takere dewe-dewe".
As with the "packet" or "steam", is kirata language meaning "mengku sepisan". We recommend that when someone get married intend to preserve his marriage, by doing "serawungan" or socially good. Do not be too often become a bride. It is nice to be a bride, but do not take it easy for a bride.

Source: from various articles and books
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BATURRADEN

Baturraden located in the northern town of Purwokerto right on the slopes south of Mount Slamet. Baturraden because it lies on the slopes of the mountains make this area has the cool weather and tends to be very cold especially at night. Baturraden also a tourist area visited by many local and foreign tourists, especially on Sundays and national holidays. These conditions led to many hotels and villas founded here.
Baturraden can be reached by private car or public transportation. The distance from Purwokerto town about 15 km and can be reached in about 20 minutes with traffic that is not too dense. If you want to use public transport, public tourist transport can ride from the terminal and get off at the terminal Baturraden tour place. If you want more practical travelers can use a taxi. If you decide to use personal vehicles, should be careful because the road is uphill with a slope of about 30 degrees.

Seven Shower
Baturraden is a beauty that radiates from the slopes of Mount Slamet. Tourist sites that is only about 15 km from the town of Purwokerto, Central Java, not only save the elegant natural scenery, but also the folklore about Raden Kamandaka, or Lutung Kasarung quite familiar in Indonesian society.
In addition to easy access, tourist area also provides a variety of hotels and inns are adequate. In addition, for lovers of outdoor camping ground provided a comfortable and safe. And no need to worry about difficulties in obtaining food, since in this area quite a lot of traders who peddle rabbit satay.
Mount Slamet with a sloping slopes, offers beautiful natural scenery and fresh air. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of natural scenery and the cool mountain air with a temperature between 18 ° C-25 ° C. In good weather conditions and sunny, the view Purwokerto, Nusakambangan, and Cilacap coast can be seen clearly from the top Baturraden.

Gua Sarabadak
Baturraden name itself comes from two words (Javanese), namely Batur (hill, land, friends, servants) and Raden (nobility). When combined, the word "Baturraden" can mean: flat land or the land is beautiful. There are two versions of the history of Batu Raden, namely Sheikh Maulana Maghribi version and the version of the Duchy Kutaliman. According to the first version, Sheikh Maulana Maghribi, Count Rum originating from Turkey and the Islamic religion, never felt curious about the mysterious light that towered into the sky and shining in the east. The Prince then look for the origin of light. Long story short, after making the climb to the top of a mountain, the prince saw an ascetic Buddhist who rely on a guava tree that emits rays of light upward. This location is then known as Baturraden.
Meanwhile, according to the second version, the story related Baturraden romance between the Duke's daughter Kutaliman with aides who keep horses.
Baturraden specialty lies in the variety of types of attractions on offer. In addition to the main tourist Baturraden, in this area there are many other tourist sites are also interesting to visit, among which are:
1. Taman Botani. This park provides a variety of ornamental plants, plants bongsai, and rare plants, such as Havana Plants, Leaves god, Brimulia, rodent tuber, Antarium Lipstick, Palm Paris, Tongue Elephant, and Widoro Sea. Price of these crops is quite cheap and can be reached by visitors who want to make it as a souvenir.
2. Curug Gede. Sightseeing Tours is located in the Village Ketenger, the distance is about 3 km from Baturraden. There are a beautiful waterfall.
3. Pancuran Pitu, a distance of 2.5 km from Baturraden. This shower is located 2.5 km from Baturraden. This shower is a source of geothermal water with temperature 60 ° -70 ° C, which directly flows from the foot of Mount Slamet through seven showers.
4. Pancuran Telu. Shower was inaugurated on January 18, 1987. This shower drain hot water with a temperature of 40'C sulfur which is said to cure skin diseases and bone.
5. Wana Wisata. Sightseeing is located 2 km from Baturraden. Wana Wisata presents a view of green forests and beautiful. This place is perfect for camping activities and jungle tracking.
6. Telaga Sunyi. This lake is located on the east, a distance of about 3.5 km from Baturraden. Is somewhat beautiful lake, the water was clear and cold.
7. Taman Kaloka Widya Mandala, which is a zoo tour as well as education. In this park there are a number of animals brought in, both from domestic and abroad, such as leg three goat, elephant, monkey, cow foot five, python, monkey, porcupine, crocodile Irian, orangutans, and deer. In this tourist complex also contained Endangered Wildlife Museum which contains animals such as sun bears, Sumatran tigers, and clouded leopard.
Source: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baturaden, http://masandry.com
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