Kapik banana, banana that is pinched and squashed until flat. This banana is burned on charcoal coals from coconut shells and then squashed with special tools and served with a glass of coffee or warm tea, traditional culinary specialties of Bukittinggi as a culinary heritage of ancestors that are still popular today.
The cool and cold air of Bukittinggi will add to the enjoyment of tasting this kapik banana, while hanging out at the gadang clock or the edge of the canyon this kapik banana cyanok has a sensation of enjoyment from the typical culinary taste of West Sumatra plus enjoying the charm of the beautiful natural panorama of Bukittinggi.
For tourists visiting Bukittinggi, don’t forget to taste this one typical culinary. Served in a pinch with a special tool, sprinkled with grated coconut with processed brown sugar or granulated sugar, depending on taste, it will taste delicious and maknyos on your tongue.
How to make and serve it is fairly unique, by pinching, squashing and serving on a banana leaf base, finally this banana is called banana kapik / crab.
