Banda Aceh, Aceh, March 1 -- The Darussalam Mosque in Baroh Village, Langsa Lama Subdistrict, Aceh Province, continues its Ramadan tradition of serving kanji rumbi porridge for locals and travelers breaking their fast.

"This is a tradition every Ramadhan, running for 30 days," said 72-year-old veteran kanji rumbi cook Mansur on Saturday in Langsa City, East Aceh District.

Mansur spent the day stirring a giant cauldron of kanji rumbi, a traditional Acehnese porridge, which has become a staple iftar dish for the local community.

Preparation begins early in the morning. The rice, the main ingredient, is soaked overnight. One large cauldron uses roughly 15 kilograms of rice.

Mansur said the key to kanji rumb i's flavor lies in its complex...