5 Typical Jakarta Foods Suitable for Breakfast Menu, Must-Have for Out-of-Towners

Kapanlagi.com - Morning breakfast can be a mood booster before starting daily activities. It's no wonder that many people enjoy hunting for delicious breakfast menus to boost their energy for a day's work. In addition, breakfast is also important as a source of energy intake so that you can focus more on various tasks and jobs.

Well, for out-of-towners in the capital city, the following typical Jakarta foods are perfect for a more enjoyable breakfast. Which one is your favorite?

1. Ketoprak

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Ketoprak actually originated from Cirebon, but it is widely found in Jakarta. In fact, this food has become one of the favorite breakfast menus for those who live in the city. This dish consists of fried white tofu as the main ingredient, topped with sweet and savory peanut sauce. The filling also includes pieces of ketupat (rice cake), rice vermicelli, and bean sprouts.

There are many recommended ketoprak places to try in Jakarta. One of the legendary ones is Ketoprak Ciragil located in South Jakarta. This ketoprak seller is always crowded with visitors and is a sought-after breakfast menu.

2. Betawi Uduk Rice

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Uduk rice is a savory rice dish, where rice is cooked with coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves to create a fragrant aroma. This menu is one of the most common ones and can be easily found in various corners of Jakarta.

The filling consists of tempeh stir-fry, fried rice vermicelli, potato stew, eggs, and tofu. There are also various fried snacks that can be chosen as additional side dishes, such as vegetable fritters. One of the popular recommended uduk rice places to try for breakfast is Nasi Uduk Ibu Yoyo located in Kuningan, South Jakarta. Its taste is truly Betawi-style, especially with the delicious choice of jengkol stew as an option.

3. Nasi Ulam

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This menu is actually quite rare because you can only find nasi ulam sellers in certain areas. The food itself consists of white rice mixed with roasted peanuts, grated coconut, and salt. Meanwhile, the fillings include fried vermicelli, sliced cucumbers, basil, stir-fried tempeh, and omelette.

One recommended place to try nasi ulam is Nasi Ulam Misjaya located in Taman Sari, West Jakarta. This rice stall is always crowded with customers every day. The nasi ulam is served with semur broth and a variety of side dishes such as omelette, potato tempeh, and beef jerky.

4. Soto Betawi

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You haven't truly lived in Jakarta if you haven't tried this breakfast menu. Soto Betawi has a distinctive creamy soup that sets it apart from other Javanese soto. It has a savory and slightly sweet taste. It is also garnished with tomato slices for a refreshing flavor.

Now, this Soto Betawi dish is usually served with beef, potatoes, and spring onions. If you want to try this legendary culinary dish, one recommended place to visit is Soto Betawi H. Ma'ruf in the Cikini area. Its deliciousness is guaranteed to make you addicted!

5. Kerak Telor

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Another typical Jakarta food that can be an idea for breakfast menu is kerak telor. This culinary is certainly not unfamiliar. Kerak telor is made from white sticky rice, chicken or duck eggs, ebi, and fried onions.

Its unique preparation process makes this food have its own attraction. Well, hunting for kerak telor can be done in various areas of Jakarta, so it's suitable as a daily breakfast menu.

Its distinctive deliciousness makes this Jakarta's typical food a favorite of many people, even for those who are living away from home. Which one do you prefer?

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