Addictive! Here are 5 Affordable Souvenirs from Blitar!

Compared to other cities in East Java, Blitar may be less popular. However, this city, which is geographically located at the foot of Mount Kelud, certainly has very beautiful natural tourism.

The tourism potential in Blitar cannot be separated from the historical records that have occurred in this city. In addition to being the location of Bung Karno's Tomb, Blitar also has a variety of other interesting attractions. Such as the Gebang Palace, Blitar Square, and other natural attractions.

After enjoying the tourist spots, don't forget to buy typical souvenirs from Blitar that you can take home. Don't worry, you don't have to be confused; here are some recommendations for delicious and budget-friendly typical souvenirs from Blitar:

1. Sagon

Sagon is a traditional cake from Blitar made from glutinous rice flour and grated coconut. Although its composition is simple, making sagon is quite difficult.

In making sagon, the cake should not be overcooked to remain crispy and not bitter. When choosing sagon, try to pick the light brown ones with a strong coconut aroma.

In Blitar, this cake is usually sold by the kilogram at a price of around Rp35,000 per kilogram. You can find it at typical souvenir centers in Blitar such as Goedang Oleh-oleh Blitar on Jalan Veteran No 203.

2. Starfruit Dodol

Blitar has a Starfruit Village in the Karangsari area. From this area, you can find a unique starfruit product called starfruit dodol. Its texture tends to be sticky and has a slightly sour taste typical of starfruit.

Starfruit dodol, also known as dolbing, is usually sold in small box packaging containing 20 pieces. One box is priced from Rp10,000 to Rp15,000.

One place you can visit to buy starfruit dodol is the Starfruit Agrotourism in Karangsari Village, Sukorejo. Not only dodol, but you can also find other starfruit products here such as candied fruit, syrup, and chips.

3. Wajik Kletik

Wajik dishes are indeed very easy to find in Indonesia. Almost every region seems to have its own version of this black glutinous rice dish. Blitar also has its own wajik, called wajik kletik.

This wajik has its own uniqueness because the glutinous rice grains used do not fully expand and remain hard. Wrapped in dry corn husks, wajik kletik has a very distinctive sweet taste.

One of the famous wajik kletik in Blitar is Wajik Kletik Bu Prayitno. Usually, this culinary treat is sold in bundles containing 5 pieces per bundle. It costs around Rp10,000. Interested in trying it?

4. Geti

Do you like snacks made from nuts? Blitar has its traditional version. This snack similar to a snack bar is called geti. Geti is made from various nuts such as peanuts, cashews, and sesame glued together with brown sugar. It tastes sweet, sticky, and can definitely satisfy your hunger.

You can find this healthy traditional snack in Kademangan Village. This area is indeed known as the center of geti production in Blitar. Generally, 1 kg of geti is sold for around Rp40,000. Are you interested in buying it as a souvenir?

5. Opak Gambir

Opak is identical to Sundanese cuisine, but you can find it in East Java as well. It is called opak gambir. The ingredients are made from glutinous rice that is pounded and shaped into flat circles.

This traditional snack is usually served at weddings and other celebrations. However, now you can also enjoy it on regular days and even buy it as a souvenir.

In the past, opak gambir only had a glutinous rice flavor, but now you can find it in various other flavors. From onion, ginger, chocolate, strawberry, jackfruit, to durian, you can choose according to your taste.