Traditional Eid Dishes from Around the World

Lapis legit is made of flour, butter, and eggs, and spices such as cardamom and cloves. There are different layers in this cake and each layer is made of broiled batter.

It is a time-consuming but flavorful dish to make and families start prepping for it at the end of the Holy Month. This cake is often seen as a delicacy to eat on special occasions, including Eid.

11. Beef rendang - Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

This spicy main dish is a classic dish from the Malay countries. Rendang originated from Minangkabau in Indonesia which is made from beef, coconut milk, and long-cooked spices. This traditional dish is also well-known in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines.

12. Spice cookies - the United States

In the States, most Muslims celebrate Eid by going out to eat at restaurants with friends and family. However, there is a new trend created by American Muslims, it is to make spice cookies, such as Christmas ginger cookies, using crescent-shaped cookie cutters and mosque cakes.

(Writer: Krisda Tiofani | Editor: Silvita Agmasari)

Source: https://www.kompas.com/food/read/2021/05/13/101000375/12-makanan-lebaran-dari-berbagai-negara-di-dunia-tidak-hanya-ketupat