MENCARI JATI DIRI MAKANAN MELAYU PERLIS: SUATU CATATAN AWAL
(SEARCHING FOR THE IDENTITY OF PERLIS MALAY FOOD: AN INITIAL NOTE)
Abstract
Abstrak
Makalah ini memperkenalkan dan membincangkan makanan tradisional Perlis yang sering kurang mendapat perhatian berbanding masakan negeri lain di Semenanjung Malaysia. Sememangnya tidak dinafikan bahawa makanan Perlis memiliki asal-usul dan pengaruh yang hampir sama dengan makanan negeri-negeri di utara Semenanjung Tanah Melayu. Walau bagaimanapun, seperti ungkapan “sama tetapi tidak serupa”, makanan Perlis memiliki sifat-sifat dan keunikan tersendiri yang tidak banyak disedari oleh orang ramai dan amat kurang mendapat liputan media. Oleh yang demikian, makalah ini berusaha untuk menghidangkan suatu perspektif mata burung terhadap makanan Perlis yang jarang diperkatakan. Untuk itu, selepas membentangkan keperibadian Melayu Perlis di bawah pemerintahan Wangsa Jamalullail, ciri-ciri makanan Perlis dan faktor pembentuk jati diri makanan Perlis akan dipaparkan. Di samping itu, beberapa keistimewaan dan kelangkaan makanan Perlis turut dipersembahkan. Secara keseluruhannya, tujuan artikel ini adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang makanan Perlis, yang bukan sahaja menjadi elemen penting dalam kehidupan seharian penduduknya tetapi juga menjadi simbol kebanggaan dan warisan budaya yang harus dipelihara dan dipromosikan.
Kata kunci: Perlis, Makanan Tradisional Perlis, Melayu Perlis, Masakan Perlis & Identiti
Abstract
This paper introduces and discusses the traditional food of Perlis, which often receives less attention compared to the cuisine of other states in Peninsular Malaysia. It is undeniable that Perlis food has origins and influences similar to the food of the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia. However, as the saying goes, "the same but not identical," Perlis food has its own distinct characteristics and uniqueness that are not widely recognized by the public and receive minimal media coverage. Therefore, this paper aims to present a bird's-eye perspective on the rarely discussed food of Perlis. To do so, after presenting the Malay personality of Perlis under the rule of the Jamalullail dynasty, the features of Perlis food and the factors shaping its identity will be highlighted. In addition, some of the specialties and rarity of Perlis food will also be showcased. Overall, the purpose of this article is to provide a deeper understanding of Perlis food, which is not only an important element in the daily lives of its people but also a symbol of pride and cultural heritage that should be preserved and promoted.
Keywords: Perlis, Perlis Traditional Food, Perlis Malay, Perlis Cuisine & Identity
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