Innovation of Local Food-Based Analog Rice (Cassava and Banana) to Support Household Food Security in Lerehoma Village, Anggaberi District, Konawe Regency

Abstract

Indonesia continues to face a significant dependency on rice as the main staple food, despite being recognized as an agrarian country. The high level of rice imports indicates the urgency of developing alternative local food sources. One potential solution is analog rice, produced from locally available ingredients such as cassava and plantain bananas. This study aimed to provide training for housewives in Lerehoma Village, Anggaberi Subdistrict, Konawe Regency, on processing cassava and plantains into analog rice with both economic and nutritional value. The community service activities included the delivery of materials on the nutritional content of raw ingredients, the benefits of analog rice, and practical steps in its production. The results showed that housewives were able to process cassava and plantains into analog rice resembling conventional rice and suitable for preparing dishes such as fried rice. This initiative is expected to reduce dependence on imported rice, strengthen household food security, and create entrepreneurial opportunities based on local food resources.