Laksamana mengamuk
| Course | Beverage |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Riau |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Kwini mango, coconut milk, sugar and mineral water |
Laksamana mengamuk (lit. 'raging admiral') (Jawi: لقسامان مڠماوق) is a is a traditional iced drink from the Malay community of Riau, Indonesia, made from sliced kwini mango served in sweetened coconut milk with ice.[1][2]
History and etymology
Local folklore links the name to a tale about an admiral (laksamana) who, enraged after a domestic dispute, rampaged through a kwini orchard owned by a landlord, leaving the fruit scattered. Nearby villagers mixed the chopped kwini with coconut milk and palm or white sugar, creating a refreshing drink that was then shared by the community. The episode is cited as the origin of the drink's name and recipe.[1][3][4]
Ingredients and preparation
The main ingredients are ripe kwini mango, coconut milk, and sugar syrup, often scented with pandan leaves nd served over ice. A common household method is to simmer coconut milk with sugar and pandan leaves, allow it to cool, then pour it over sliced kwini with ice.[1] Other versions follow similar proportions and preparation steps, using freshly pressed coconut milk and ice, while some simpler variations include only kwini, grated coconut, sugar, water, and ice.[5]
Variations
In Riau, variations of the drink are sometimes prepared when kwini fruit is out of season. Some versions include young coconut flesh and basil seeds, while others use different varieties of mango but retain the coconut-milk base.[6] The drink is commonly served during the month of Ramadan across Riau, especially as a refreshment for breaking the fast.[7]
See also
- Cuisine of Indonesia
- List of Indonesian desserts
- List of Indonesian dishes
- List of Indonesian snacks
- Malay cuisine
References
- ^ a b c "Mengusir Dahaga dengan Es Laksamana Mengamuk". Indonesia.go.id (in Indonesian). 21 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Afrizal. M Iqbal (ed.). "Laksamana Mengamuk Hadir di Seluruh Warung Koffie Batavia". Tribun Pekanbaru (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ Sinaga, LN. Antonia (30 November 2024). Putra, Roki Eka (ed.). "15 Kuliner Indonesia yang Memiliki Sebutan Nyeleneh". RRI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ Rahmianti (15 January 2025). Amin, Salma (ed.). "Laksamana Mengamuk, Minuman Penghilang Dahaga Khas Riau". RRI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Hanifah, Muthi' Nur (23 August 2023). "Resep Es Laksamana Mengamuk Riau". Detik (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Wahyuni, Adinda Sri (2025). "Warisan Budaya dalam Pengenalan Sosialisasi Melestarikan Kuliner Pembuatan Es Laksamana Mengamuk". CAUSA: Jurnal Hukum dan Kewarganegaraan (in Indonesian). 15 (5): 1–5.
- ^ FB Anggoro (14 May 2019). Gultom, Indra (ed.). "Minuman khas Melayu Riau "Laksamana Mengamuk" sajian pilihan berbuka puasa". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 October 2025.