Rintak cookie is a small, dry cookie that is a traditional snack from Bangka Belitung. Made from sago (tapioca flour), sugar, and coconut milk, this cookie has a sweet and savory flavor that is not too heavy. Sometimes, ginger and sesame seeds are added for variation. It is usually served during celebrations such as Eid, community gatherings, or New Year. This snack is perfect to serve with a cup of tea, coffee, or milk.
Taste
Rintak cookie has a sweet and savory taste. Sometimes, ginger is mixed into the cookie as a variation. Its texture is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
The ingredients used are: sago/tapioca flour, thick coconut milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, salt, and kaffir lime leaves.
To make Rintak cookie, the coconut milk is boiled with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and kaffir lime leaves until it boils and thickens. Once the coconut milk cools, whipped eggs and granulated sugar, which have been beaten until thick and white, are added. Then, a little sago flour is added and left overnight. After that, more sago flour is gradually added while stirring until the dough can be shaped. The dough is shaped using a flower-shaped ring cutter or as desired, then baked in the oven at 160°C for about 15 minutes until cooked and dry. Remove and let it cool. Rintak cookie is ready to serve once cooled.
Philosophy
Rintak cookie is a symbol of the local wisdom of the people of Bangka Belitung. Its simple preparation reflects the culture of the people, who value the process in producing something of quality. Additionally, the use of sago, coconut, and brown sugar as raw materials shows the natural wealth of the region.
Price Range
The price of Rintak cookie varies, but it is generally sold for around Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 per piece, depending on the place and size. Some places even sell it in packages, which can be used as souvenirs from Bangka Belitung.
Recommended Places to Buy
1.Godai Sejiwa Souvenir Shop
Address: Jl. Air Mangkok, Bacang, Bukit Intan, Kota Pangkal Pinang, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Operating Hours: 08:30 - 20:00
How to Get There: Accessible by public transport or online vehicles
Contact: +6281282193498
2.LCK Shop
Address: Jalan Jendral Sudirman No. 30, Gedung Nasional, Taman Sari, Pangkal Pinang, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday: 07:30 - 21:00 WIB, Sunday: 07:30 - 18:00 WIB
How to Get There: Accessible by public transport or online vehicles
Contact: +62 (0717) 424163, 08111-081-028"
