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Leftover Feast: Creative Ways to Repurpose Your Eid Delights

Leftover Feast: Creative Ways to Repurpose Your Eid Delights

Auli Cinantya
08 April 2024

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Turn your Eid leftovers into exciting new meals! Explore creative ways to repurpose your favorite dishes with these easy tips.

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The celebrations are over, the laughter has settled, and you’re left with a warm glow of memories (and maybe a fridge overflowing with delicious leftovers). We all adore our Eid feasts, don’t we? The endless spread, the joy of family gatherings, and of course, the incredible food. From the rich Opor to the fiery Rendang, each family has its own special Eid menu, like mine – we always sneak in a pot of homemade Bakso for a bit of fun!

But even the most mouthwatering dishes can get repetitive after a few days. So, to keep things interesting and avoid any leftover-induced boredom (we’ve all been there!) Here are some creative ways to repurpose your favorite Eid delights! Let’s face it, there’s bound to be plenty left over, so why not transform them into exciting new meals?

Opor

That rich and flavorful Opor Ayam sitting there looking lonely? Breathe new life into it with a twist! Here’s a quick idea, shred the leftover chicken and toss it with some cooked pasta, add a little bit butter, and some sambal if you like it spicy for a creamy Opor Pasta!

Rendang

Spicy and succulent Rendang is a true Eid hero. But fear not, even Rendang veterans get tired of the same dish day after day. Why not try to think outside the box!  Repurpose that leftover Rendang by transforming it into a fiery Rendang Spring Roll filling. Just mix some chopped Rendang with chopped vegetables and spices, wrap it up in spring roll wrappers, and fry until golden brown. I’m sure this will be a new interesting way to eat rendang. 

Sambal Goreng Ati

Sambal Goreng Ati, that addictive stir-fry of liver and vegetables, deserves a second chance!  Here’s a tip, dice up the leftover Ati (liver) and vegetables and throw them into an omelet (telur dadar) along with some chopped chilies for a protein-packed breakfast surprise.

Semur

The comforting sweetness of Semur can be enjoyed beyond just tofu and eggs. Get creative!  Repurpose leftover Semur by dicing up the ingredients and adding them to your next batch of fried rice (nasi goreng). The savory-sweet combo will take your nasi goreng to a whole new level.

Kentang Mustofa

Those crispy and crunchy Kentang Mustofa potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  But don’t stop at just a side dish!  Here’s a thought:  Mash up some leftover Kentang Mustofa and use them as a base for savory potato pancakes (perkedel). Add some chopped vegetables and spices for extra flavor, and pan-fry until crispy.

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