"Submarine" has a high nutritional value

Empek-empek, or Pempek, is one of the popular food in this country. The food that comes from moldy in this Musi River, easily obtained at the vendor with a wheelbarrow to the restaurant. The preferred food of children, adolescents, and parents are rich nutrients, such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.Hearing the words of Palembang, our thoughts will be automatically directed to two types of food associated with that city, namely fruits and empek-empek. The word "lanseum palembang" and "Pempek palembang" so squarely in the minds of Indonesian society.Truly a very good producer lanseum was not in the city of Palembang, but other areas in South Sumatra. Similarly, the Pempek, it is difficult to say that the center is because almost all of Palembang in South Sumatra area into production.In the area of origin, can be eaten any time Pempek, especially as a snack, without knowing the time. In restaurants, Pempek more were classified as appetizers (appetizers), which is a type of food being served in a state of hot or cold, which was presented at the beginning of a sequence of complete food.A study in 1980 showed that the percentage of hotels and restaurants that serve Pempek approximately 44.4 to 66.7 percent. Along with widespread public acceptance, of course, the number of restaurants growing Pempek seller from time to time.
Pempek is a traditional food from Palembang people who made the basic materials of fish meat and tapioca flour mill. Pempek has a distinctive flavor and appreciated by the public, economic and nutritional value is high enough. The main nutritional content on Pempek are proteins, fats and carbohydrates derived from fish and tapioca flour. Other nutrient content in the form of vitamins and minerals.Comparison of fish, water, tapioca flour, and salt affect nutritional value, flavor, color, suppleness, and other characteristics. Use of fish will influence the flavor and aroma of this dish.Use the more fish that will increase the amount of fat, protein, and taste delicious Pempek, but of course the price becomes more expensive. Pempek who sold cheap is usually made from starch is added to the flavor, without using fish. This type in Kilkenny called Pempek dos.Pempek nutrient composition vary by species and fish raw materials used. Pempek submarines had higher levels of protein, fat, and vitamin A was higher than other types due to the addition of egg in it.Pempek complete portions contain nutrients better than in the form of units.
Pempek nutrient composition also varies according to area of originGiven such distinctive flavor and fairly high levels of nutrients Pempek, there is no excuse for you not to try. Why not start from now?(Source: Kompas, writing Prof.Dr. Made Astawan Lecturer in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition - IPB)