Material: 500 grams of corn starch 200 ml boiling water colorant according to taste to taste 200 grams of granulated sugar for topping Coconut Layer: 1 / 2 coconuts rather young, grated salt to taste How to Make: 1. coconut layer: Mix grated coconut and salt, and steamed for about 5 minutes so durable. 2. Melt 1 tablespoon of corn starch with 2 tablespoons cold water, pour the boiling water and stir until thickened, let cool. add the remaining corn starch while stirring, stirring until the dough can be formed. 3. For the dough according to the selected color, rounded shape. 4. Boil water, put the dough little by little. After float and cooked, remove and drain. 5. Roll in a layer of grated coconut and serve with a sprinkling of sugar.
Trowulan is a district in Mojokerto regency, East Java, Indonesia. Districts are located in the western part of District Mojokerto, Jombang district bordering areas. Trowulan located in the national road linking Surabaya and Solo.
Bajang Queen, graceful arch in the style Paduraksa Trowulan In this district there are dozens of sites covering nearly 100 square kilometers of buildings, the findings statues, pottery, and burial relics of the kingdom of Majapahit. Allegedly, the central kingdom in this region which was written by mpu Nagarakertagama Prapanca in the book and in a Chinese sources from the 15th century. Trowulan destroyed in 1478 when the defeated Girindrawardhana Kertabumi, since then the capital of Majapahit move to Daha. Book mentions land of poetic description of the kingdom of Majapahit and its immediate environs, but the explanation is limited to about royal and religious ceremonies. Detailed descriptions are not clear, some archaeologists are trying to map the capital of this kingdom came up with different results. Research and excavation in Trowulan in the past focused on the monumental heritage of temples, tombs, and petirtaan (bathhouse). Recent archaeological excavations have found some relics of industrial activity, trade, and religious, as well as settlement areas and water supply systems. All this is evidence that the region is a dense residential area in the 14th century and the 15.
1.Description based on contemporary sources
Bajang Queen in 1929, before restoration According Prapanca given land in the book; Majapahit palace surrounded by high brick walls and thick. There is the near post where the ponggawa guard. The main gate to the palace (palace complex) is located on the north side wall, a grand arch with a large door made of wrought iron. In front of the north gate there is a long building where the annual meeting of state officials, a market, as well as a crossroads that is sanctified. Entrance into the complex through the north gate there is a field surrounded by sacred religious building. On the west side of the field have a pavilion surrounded by canals and ponds where people bathe. At the south end line of home fields have built over the patio-terrace, this house is the abode of the palace servants in the palace. An another gate leading to the third field filled with great buildings and conference hall. This building is a waiting room for guests who will be the king. King's palace complex residence located on the east side of the field, in the form of several pavilions or pavilion built on the foundation of an engraved brick, with a large wooden pole which is very finely carved and decorated with ornaments from the roof of clay. Outside the palace there is a complex place to live preacher Shiwa, Buddhist monks, members of royal families, as well as officials and nobles (nobles). Further out, separated by a large field, there are many other royal building complex, including one residence mahapati Gajah Mada. Until here Prapanca depiction of the capital city of Majapahit ended. A note from 15th-century China illustrates the Majapahit palace is very clean and well maintained. Mentioned that the palace was surrounded by high red brick wall more than 10 meters and a double arch. Existing buildings within the palace complex has a large wooden pole as high as 10-13 feet, with wood floors covered with soft mats where people sit. Roof of the palace buildings were made of wood chips (shingles), whereas most of the roof to house people made of palm fiber or straw. A book about etiquette and procedure describes the capital city of Majapahit palace as: "A place where we do not have to walk through rice fields." Temple reliefs from the time of Majapahit no urban ambiance, but it illustrates the walled settlement area. The term 'kuwu' in a given land unit is intended as a walled settlement, where residents live and led by a nobleman. This settlement pattern is characteristic of the coastal town of 16th-century Java, according to European explorers. It is estimated that the capital city of Majapahit many units are composed of a collection of settlements like this.
2.Discovery Ruins of ancient cities in Trowulan discovered in the 19th century. Based on the statements of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who served as governor of Java from 1811 until 1816, stated that: 'there are the ruins of the temple .... spread out for miles in this area '. At that time this area is so dense teak forest surveys and more detailed study impossible. Nevertheless, Raffles are very much interested in history and culture of Java, fascinated by what he saw and called Trowulan as the 'Pride of Java'.
3.Archaeological Sites
Trowulan site map. Red dot is the archaeological site, light blue is a former ancient canal. Excavations in the vicinity Trowulan shows some of the ancient settlements still buried under mud and volcanic deposits of the river a few feet below ground due to overflow of the river Brantas and Kelud activity. some archaeological sites scattered around the village Trowulan. Some in damaged condition, whereas some other sites have been restored. Most of these ancient buildings made of red brick.
Rat temple bathing pool Rat temple is a ritual bathing pool (petirtaan). This pool may be the most exciting archaeological discoveries in Trowulan. Rats given the name because the temple was discovered in 1914 at the time, this site is a rat's nest. Restored to current conditions in 1985 and 1989, the bathhouse complex is made of red brick-shaped basin is a square container. On the north side there is a ladder to the bottom of the pool. The main structure protruding from the south wall is estimated to take the form of a legendary mountain Mahameru. The buildings are no longer complete this square-shaped terraces which crowned the towers are arranged in a concentric arrangement which became the highest point of this building.
