Suara.com – Decorating fried rice for the August 17 competition is not just adding decoration, but is also a form of creativity and respect for the spirit of independence. With a little twist, ordinary fried rice can be turned into an eye-catching work of art.
Red and White Theme
This theme is the most common and easy to apply. You can:
- Forming the numbers 17 and 8: Use white and brown rice to form these numbers.
- Make mini flags: Make mini flags from rice and red and white vegetables.
- Decorate with stars: Make stars out of scrambled eggs or carrot strips.
Hero Theme
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- Draw a hero’s face: Use rice and vegetables to make a hero’s face like Soekarno, Hatta, or Cut Nyak Dien.
- Struggle items: Make replicas of weapons, sticks, or struggle books.
Daily Life Themes
- Rural scene: Create rice fields, traditional houses, or people working in the fields.
- Traditional market: Create a miniature market with various kinds of vegetables and fruit.
Tips for Decorating Fried Rice
- To make interesting and delicious 17 August fried rice, you need fluffy rice so it is easier to shape. Additionally, use natural food coloring.
- For red you can use bell peppers or tomatoes, for yellow you can use turmeric, and for green you can use spinach.
- Also take advantage of food ingredients such as using omelettes, vegetables, fruit, sausages, or even crackers to make decorations.
- To shape, use a cake mold or other kitchen equipment to help you shape the rice into various shapes.
Examples of Creative Fried Rice Decorations
- Mini tumpeng shaped fried rice: Mini tumpeng with red and white colors can be the center of attention.
- Fried rice decorated with the Garuda bird: The Garuda bird as the national symbol can be a very attractive decoration.
- Fried rice decorated with an Indonesian map: An Indonesian map made from rice and vegetables will give a nationalistic impression.
Before taking part in the competition, you need to practice making fried rice decorations to make you more confident during the competition. Apart from that, make sure all the tools and ingredients used are clean and hygienic and keep the decorations attractive: The fried rice decorations must remain attractive until the time of assessment.
With a little creativity and patience, you can make fried rice that is not only delicious but also beautiful to look at. Have fun creating and good luck in the competition!
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