Kegiatan Pegabdian kepada Masyarakat Mengugah Lidah, Menjaga Warisan- Pepes Ikan Bandeng Sebagai Cita Rasa Nusantara untuk Peningkatan Gizi Warga RT 31 Kelurahan Sebengkok

Nurul Hidayat
Siska Sonya Nanda Dewi
Putri Rahmadani
Sofia Yulia Bulu
Dinta Nur Azmiah
Andrik Radika Saptaputra
Karya Agung

Karya Nyata: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Juni : Karya Nyata : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat

This community service program aimed to enhance nutritional awareness and increase milkfish consumption through the innovation of a traditional dish, pepes ikan bandeng, in RT 31, Sebengkok Subdistrict, Tarakan City. Although milkfish is rich in nutrients such as protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, its consumption remains low due to the presence of numerous fine bones. The program adopted a hands-on approach involving community members in every step of the process, including ingredient preparation, cooking, and product distribution. The results demonstrated that pepes ikan bandeng, traditionally seasoned and wrapped in banana leaves, not only offers a unique and appetizing flavor but also retains its nutritional value. This activity successfully educated the community on the benefits of consuming nutritious local fish while preserving traditional culinary heritage as a means of community empowerment.