TIMES JABAR, JAKARTA – What comes into your mind when you hear the word ‘peuyeum’? Peuyeum is a traditional food of Bandung, a fermented product made of cassava. Peuyeum Bandung, which is also known as cassava tapay, has become a favorite traditional food. 

Peuyeum can warm up your body, which makes it a perfect food to enjoy in Bandung, which is well-known for its cold weather. 

Rich in Vitamins

Peuyeum is rich in vitamins. The fermentation process in peuyeum makes it full of good microorganisms that can increase vitamin B12 production. 

Vitamin B12 helps increase the production of red blood cells. Therefore, peuyeum is best for anemia. 

Delicious and nutritious Peuyeum Bandung (PHOTO: Instagram @peuyeumpuan)

Peuyeum is also rich in probiotics, the good bacteria that keep your body healthy and kill harmful bacteria in your digestive system. 

Peuyeum is also known for its ability to boost your immune system and protect your body from free radicals and toxins. 

Help Maintain Your Ideal Body Weight

For those who want to lose some weight, Peuyeum Bandung can be a great choice of healthy diet. Peuyeum is rich in carbs and fiber but low in fat, which can improve your digestive system. 

Brief History of Peuyeum

Peuyeum was actually a substitute for rice in the old times, when rice was considered a scarce crop. Therefore, Indonesian people planted and used cassava as a substitute for rice. 

Peuyeum originated from Cimenyan sub-district in Bandung. Back then, people fermented the abundant stock of cassava to prevent them from going bad. 

Peuyeum Originated in the 1800s

In Cimenyan, cassava was fermented by using yeast to make peuyeum. This fermentation process has been discovered since the 1800s. 

Peuyeum Bandung as a gift. (PHOTO: Instagram @peuyeumpuan)

Peuyeum received so much interest from the people in Bandung and outside Bandung. That’s why this food industry has developed significantly until the 1950s. There were up to 200 peuyeum makers in Cimenyan sub-district. 

How to Make Peuyeum

The process of making peuyeum is relatively easy. We only need some cassava, water, and yeast. First, we have to peel the cassava and wash them. 

After being washed, the cassava is soaked in water for a while. Then, it is steamed twice. First, it needs to be cooked for 1 hour and a half. Then, to make it properly cooked, it needs to be steamed again for 1 hour. After it is cooked, add some yeast. 

The cassava is put into some bamboo baskets with banana leaves on their base. Then, we should keep the cassava for 2 to 3 days until the whole fermentation process is done. Voila! The cassava has turned into a delicious, soft peuyeum. 

Peuyeum for Gifts

Back then, peuyeum was only sold door-to-door, but currently, peuyeum is available in many outlets in Bandung. So, you can find Peuyeum Bandung easily in many outlets in Bandung and take them home as a perfect gift for your family. 

Currently, Peuyeum Bandung is available for shipping to many cities in Indonesia, such as Garut and Cianjur. This traditional food of Bandung is a must-try for those who want to find delicious and healthy food to warm up your body. (*)