Chinese Comfort Food Style Iftar Menu, Warm and Suitable to Enjoy Together

JAKARTA - Ramadan is always synonymous with moments of gathering at the dinner table after fasting all day. The tradition of breaking the fast with family, friends, or colleagues is one of the simplest ways to strengthen relationships.

Many restaurants offer a variety of special menus designed to be enjoyed together, with a warm and familiar taste on the tongue.

In the atmosphere of Ramadan, the dishes served usually have a calming character, ranging from warm soup, soft textured food, to menus that can be shared. The concept of sharing food at the dinner table is indeed an important part of the experience of breaking the fast, because it presents a sense of togetherness that is more felt.

One of the concepts raised in the inspiring breaking fast menu is the Chinese Comfort Food touch dish. Menus such as Minced Chicken Wonton Clear Soup are light openers after a day of fasting. The clear broth soup with wonton and minced chicken gives a warm sensation that soothes the stomach.

In addition to soup, there are also savory snacks such as Tofu Bomb, which is fried tofu with shrimp filling that is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. This dish is often a favorite because of its simple but satisfying taste.

For the main menu, various seafood and meat dishes are usually served with cooking techniques that maintain the balance of taste. For example, Sautéed Prawns with Lemon XO Sauce which combines the savory taste of shrimp with the fresh touch of lemon. There is also Steamed Garoupa Fish, Hong Kong Style, steamed grouper fish that highlights the natural taste with its distinctive aroma.

Not to forget vegetables like Fried Hong Kong Kailan with Golden Garlicyang give a fresh taste in the middle of the main dish which is rich in flavor. Meanwhile, the dessert menu for the main dish is usually a more filling dish, such as Fried Noodles with Chicken Sausage, stir-fried noodles with a soft texture and savory taste.

In the midst of the experience of breaking the fast, takjil is also an inseparable part. Light sweet dishes are usually served to provide freshness after a day of hunger and thirst. Some of the options that are often found include Rice Flour Jelly with Coconut Milk, a dessert with a soft texture and a light sweet taste.

There is also Sweet Potato and Sago in Coconut Milk with Brown Sugar, a combination of sweet potatoes, sago, and coconut milk that presents a sweet and savory taste. For those who like fresh dishes, Chilled Mixed Fruit Cocktail with Longan and Coconut is the choice because it gives a cold and refreshing sensation.

Dishes like this are usually served to provide a balance of taste during the fasting, ranging from snacks, main menus, to sweet desserts. By sharing the concept, everyone at the table can enjoy a variety of flavors at one time.

"In Twelve, Ramadan we mean as a moment of togetherness, Ramadan Set Menu is designed with the concept of sharing through Chinese comfort food dishes that are warm and soothing served in a family style, to be enjoyed slowly and together after breaking the fast," said Nadia Sofiandi, Director of OKUZONO Hospitality Group.

The concept of sharing dishes like this really makes the experience of breaking the fast feel warmer. Not only about food, but also about stories, laughter, and time spent with the people closest to you.