Red and White Strawberry Pudding

In about two weeks, we are Indonesian are going to celebrate Indonesian Independent day. It will be August 17! This is my entry for “RED & WHITE” event.

I am so proud to be part of this country which I have been living here in United State for about 7 years. The land where I was united with my dear hubby and been blessed with a handsome son. The land that offers me some opportunities and freedom, that I thankful for being here.

BUT also in the other hand, THE LAND that brings me tears …. being a daughter and a sister, I have to be apart of my wonderful family in Indonesia. Everyday I miss them terribly. In the special day like Independence Day, majority Indonesian people like to get together to celebrate it by playing all kinds of games of all ages. One of the funny games I love the most to watch is gunny sack race (lomba balap karung). They put both legs inside gunny sack and try to get the finish line as fast as possible by hoping or jumping. Those funny games always bring me big smile and good laugh. I miss it for sure!

Red and White Strawberry Pudding.
First layer
1 red agar agar or red Jell-O-pudding
900 ml water
150 gram sugar
Half quart of strawberry (blended)

In the sauce pan mix agar2, 900 ml water, strawberry and 150 gram sugar. Bring to boil. Pour into agar agar/jello molding pan. Set a side and put in refrigerator for about 1 hour or until it harden.

Second layer
1 white agar2 or white jello-o pudding
600 ml milk
150 gram sugar
4 white eggs

Beat white eggs for about 15 minutes or until it becomes foamy and stiff.

Bring to boil agar agar, water, and sugar. Cool it for about 5 minutes then add to the white eggs. Stir them well.

Add the second mixture on the top of first mixture. Garnish with strawberry. Store it in refrigerator until serving time.

INDONESIAN NATIONAL FLAG color is “Red and White”. RED is a symbol of the blood shed in the war of independence and WHITE is a symbol of Purity. This is my “Indonesian flag water droplet” shoot. My prayer and thought for my beloved country INDONESIA.

MERDEKA!

Note: Please submit for this event asap. This is just a fun event for our independent celebration. Submission is until August 18. More information HERE.