Gangan Kuneng (Lempah Kuning) Pesisir Sebagai Warisan Budaya (Makanan Tradisional) Kabupaten Bangka Selatan dalam Perspektif Antropologi

Abstract

South Bangka is a region that is prosperous in terms of rich natural resources. This wealth has made South Bangka experience the contact of foreign cultures for a long time. This is what makes South Bangka rich in its cultural diversity which is a blend of various ethnic groups. From these ethnic groups, of course, the community has rules that are agreed upon and embedded in a society, from the scope of the organization, or the community environment, which have been rooted in customs, beliefs, and symbols, with certain characteristics that can be distinguished from one another, as a reference for behavior and responses to what will happen or is happening. One of the traditional culinary delights in South Bangka is Gangan Kuneng, also known as Lempah Kuning Pesisir. Gangan Kuneng, also known as Lempah Kuning Pesisir, is one of the traditional foods typical of South Bangka Regency which has its own uniqueness. Etymologically, the word “gangan” means lempah, while “kuneng” means yellow, referring to the color of the sauce. This dish became famous as Lempah Kuning Pesisir or Lempah Kuning Lepar Pongok in South Bangka, with the characteristic thick, sour and spicy sauce that distinguishes it from other lempah kuning in the Bangka region. Gangan Kuneng is made using large fish as the main ingredient, which adds to its appeal and authentic taste. Initially, this dish was served by fishermen returning from the sea, a tradition called “Nundak” by the local community. Known for more than 100 years, Gangan Kuneng was then integrated into traditional wedding activities in Pongok in 1948, as a communal cultural heritage of the Pongok and Lepar Islands in South Bangka.