5 Delicious Foods that are the Signature of Regions in Indonesia, Anyone Knows?

Kapanlagi.com - It's no secret that Indonesia is a country with a variety of delicious and tasty culinary delights. The blend of spices and unique cooking processes are considered as the key to the attraction of various cuisines in this country. In fact, the variety of food in Indonesia not only attracts the attention of local people, but also international ones.

With such a rich variety of culinary delights in this country, you won't be able to taste them all in a short amount of time. This is because each region offers different and unique signature dishes to enjoy. Well, for those of you who are curious about what delicious foods are often considered as the signature of regions in Indonesia, here is the list. 

1. Grilled Taliwang Chicken from NTB

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Chicken lovers must be familiar with the dish of grilled Taliwang chicken. This typical food from West Sumbawa, NTB is famous among culinary enthusiasts. Interestingly, this dish is made using young village chicken that is then seasoned with various special spices to produce a strong flavor. If you want to try it, be careful. Because this Taliwang specialty food offers a spicy taste that stings the tongue.

2. Gudeg from Yogyakarta

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Gudeg is one of the typical culinary delights of Yogyakarta that is always sought after by travelers who come there. This dish is made from young jackfruit, boiled with brown sugar and coconut milk over low heat for several hours. This specialty food has a sweet and savory taste. In addition, gudeg is also served with several other complementary foods such as braised eggs, braised tofu, chicken, sambal, and so on.

3. Bubur Papeda from Maluku and Papua

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This one food may be unfamiliar to you. But for people in the eastern part of Indonesia, bubur papeda is one of the main foods as well as a substitute for rice. Made from sago, bubur papeda has a sticky texture and a slightly bland taste. However, this dish will be delicious to eat, especially when accompanied by yellow sauce and grilled fish.

4. Spicy Porridge from West Kalimantan

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Although named spicy porridge, in reality, this dish does not have a spicy taste. This typical food from Sambas, West Kalimantan is made from finely ground rice and then cooked with various small-sized vegetables. Its savory and healthy taste makes this special dish worth a try. 

5. Mie Gomak from North Sumatra

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From the region of North Sumatra, there is a dish called mie gomak made from lidi noodles cooked with various typical spices such as red chili, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and andaliman. With its chewy texture and strong flavor, this dish is loved by many people. In addition, its aroma is also very tempting, making anyone impatient to eat it.

Well, those are some foods that have become characteristic of various regions in Indonesia. If you visit those areas, don't forget to try them all. If you don't have the opportunity to travel, you can also make them yourself by looking at various recipes available on the internet.

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