The month of Ramadan is always the perfect time to start a culinary business, especially selling iftar food and drinks. With a small capital, you can sell various dishes that are in high demand. Here are 27 iftar business ideas you can try, according to the BFI Finance Team.
1. Side Dishes
Side dishes such as fried chicken, grilled fish, sambal terasi, and sayur lodeh are excellent choices for iftar business ideas. You can sell them as meal packages with rice and sambal, making them more practical and appealing for customers looking for a complete meal without hassle.
2. Cilok
Cilok is a chewy tapioca-based snack served with peanut sauce. This food is popular among all age groups, especially children and teenagers. You can create variations such as cheese-filled cilok or grilled cilok to enhance its appeal.
3. Es Pisang Ijo
This traditional Makassar drink consists of bananas wrapped in green dough, served with shaved ice, red syrup, and coconut milk. Its sweet and refreshing taste makes it a perfect iftar treat. You can add toppings like cheese or chocolate sprinkles for a new twist.
4. Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is always a favorite for breaking the fast. You can sell various versions such as fruit salad with milk, yogurt, or a mix of cheese and honey. Adding toppings like nata de coco, grass jelly, and agar-agar can attract more buyers.
5. Es Cendol or Dawet
This refreshing drink, made from green rice flour jelly with palm sugar and coconut milk, is always a hit during Ramadan. You can add durian or avocado for a more premium taste.
6. Martabak
Both sweet martabak and egg martabak are popular iftar business ideas. You can innovate with various fillings such as chocolate, cheese, nuts, or even mini-sized martabak for a more practical option.
7. Kolak Pisang
Kolak pisang is a classic iftar dish made from bananas, sweet potatoes, and palm fruit in coconut milk and palm sugar syrup. Adding basil seeds or tapioca pearls can make it more appealing.
8. Palm Fruit (Kolang-Kaling)
Palm fruit is a guaranteed best-seller for iftar. It can be made into refreshing dishes such as palm fruit ice with cocopandan syrup or cooked with palm sugar and coconut milk. This iftar menu can also be sold as a ready-to-drink package.
9. Dadar Gulung
This traditional green pancake roll is filled with sweet grated coconut and palm sugar. Its soft and sweet texture makes it perfect for breaking the fast. You can also offer variations with chocolate or cheese filling.
10. Young Coconut Ice
Young coconut ice is a perfect dessert drink. It is always in high demand, especially during Ramadan. Adding lime or honey can make it more attractive and refreshing.
11. Fruit Soup
Fruit soup is a mix of fresh fruits with sweetened condensed milk and ice cubes. Its fresh and sweet taste is irresistible. You can offer different milk options such as almond milk or soy milk.
12. Grass Jelly Ice
Selling chewy black grass jelly combined with coconut milk and palm sugar makes for a refreshing and filling drink. You can add green grass jelly or jelly cubes for variety.
13. Risol
Risol is a rolled snack filled with chicken ragout or vegetables, then coated with breadcrumbs and fried. A mayo risol version is also a trendy and popular choice.
14. Bubur Sumsum
This soft and savory rice porridge with palm sugar syrup is always a favorite for breaking the fast. Adding toppings like tapioca pearls or bananas can enhance the taste.
15. Green Bean Porridge
Green bean porridge with coconut milk and palm sugar is a delicious iftar menu. It can also be combined with black sticky rice for added variety.
16. Klepon
Klepon is a traditional snack in the form of small glutinous rice balls filled with liquid palm sugar and coated with grated coconut. They can also be made in different colors to attract more attention.
17. Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice with a bit of sugar is a refreshing drink after a full day of fasting. Using fresh oranges ensures a more natural and delicious taste.
18. Buko Pandan
This Filipino dessert consists of young coconut chunks, nata de coco, and pandan jelly with sweetened condensed milk. Adding grated cheese or almonds gives it a premium touch.
19. Milk Date Pudding
A pudding made from a mix of dates and milk is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. This creative and unique menu can attract many customers, especially those looking for healthier options.
20. Steamed Date Brownies
Steamed brownies with dates as a natural sweetener can be a healthy snack alternative for iftar. This creative menu also caters to those looking for a new variation with a richer flavor.
21. Fried Mozzarella Dimsum
Dimsum filled with melted mozzarella cheese is perfect for selling as a trendy snack as well as an iftar menu. Adding a special dipping sauce makes it even more appetizing.
22. Regal Milk Boba Ice
A combination of fresh milk, Regal biscuits, and boba creates a unique and delicious drink. Other variations like Regal coffee ice can also be a unique selling point.
23. Fried Snacks
Various fried snacks such as fried tempeh, stuffed tofu, and banana fritters are always best-sellers during Ramadan. They can be packaged in budget-friendly bundles to attract more buyers.
24. Layer Cake (Kue Lapis)
This chewy and sweet layer cake is always a favorite iftar snack. You can sell the classic version or variations like rainbow layer cake to make it more visually appealing.
25. Cireng
Cireng (fried tapioca) served with spicy sauce is a beloved snack for all ages. Adding fillings like shredded chicken or sausage can make it more attractive.
26. Kue Putu
This traditional steamed rice cake filled with palm sugar and wrapped in pandan leaves has a distinct fragrant aroma. Mini boxed packaging can make it more appealing.
27. Siomay and Batagor
Siomay and batagor (fried tofu dumplings) with a rich peanut sauce are perfect choices for breaking the fast. They can be sold as complete meal packages with rice cakes and extra sambal.
Those are some iftar business ideas you can try. Selling iftar food and drinks can be a promising business opportunity with low capital. With the right innovations and menu selection, you can maximize your profits during Ramadan.
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