Kapanlagi.com - Culinary exploration is one of the favorite travel styles for many people. Trying out local foods from a certain region always gives a unique sensation. Yes, because every city or region usually has its own special foods, including South Tangerang. What are the special foods from South Tangerang?
Compared to being a tourist destination, South Tangerang is more known as an industrial area. This makes interesting things in this city, which is close to Jakarta, not widely exposed. The same goes for culinary delights. However, Tangerang City has several signature culinary delights that you should try when visiting. What are they?
Adapted from liputan6.com, here are several special foods from South Tangerang that will definitely tempt your taste buds.
1. Kue Apem
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Kue apem may no longer be a foreign food. Because this cake can also be easily found in various regions in Indonesia. However, there is something that distinguishes apem cake in South Tangerang and other regions. Apem cake in South Tangerang uses rice flour and cassava tape as ingredients.
Its sweet and savory taste gives a traditional and authentic impression. Apem cake is very suitable to be brought as a souvenir when visiting South Tangerang.
2. Laksa Ciater
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Laksa is also a popular food in the taste of most Indonesians. South Tangerang is famous for its delicious laksa, namely Laksa Ciater. This food made from lontong and soun is quite famous for its deliciousness.
Lontong laksa Ciater is made from rice flour, so it has a shape similar to getuk. Lontong and soun look even more delicious after being poured with laksa vegetable broth. Unlike laksa Betawi, laksa Ciater has a less thick broth. However, it doesn't reduce its deliciousness at all.
3. Dodol Cilenggang
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South Tangerang City has a unique dodol called dodol Cilenggang. This sweet and chewy snack is made from sticky rice. Just like apem cake, dodol Cilenggang is also perfect as a souvenir when returning from South Tangerang City.
4. Gecom
Gecom or sprouts and oncom is one of the typical foods of South Tangerang that you should try. Despite having simple ingredients, the combination of sprouts, oncom, spices, and soy sauce is very tempting. If you visit South Tangerang, this street food is definitely worth a try.
5. Emping Menes
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If you like snacking, you should also try Emping Menes, a typical snack from South Tangerang. Just like most emping, Emping Menes is made from melinjo seeds. It is fried until completely dry and crispy, making it perfect for enjoying as a snack. In addition, Emping Menes can also be enjoyed as a substitute for crackers.
6. Tahu Serpong
The next special food from South Tangerang that you should try is tahu serpong. Tahu serpong has a solid yet watery texture, so after being fried, it can produce a unique taste and texture. One famous tahu serpong is located in the Muncul Village area.
7. Sagon Bakar
Although its name is sagon bakar, this food is not actually cooked by burning. Sagon bakar from South Tangerang is cooked by grilling it using an oven. Sagon bakar from South Tangerang has a delicious and savory taste. Classified as a dry cake, sagon bakar is considered long-lasting, making it suitable as a souvenir.
8. Kue Jorong
Among the traditional cakes, South Tangerang has a special food called kue jorong. Just like other traditional cakes, kue jorong has a sweet taste. Kue jorong is made from rice flour, tapioca flour, and thick brown sugar mixture. This cake is best enjoyed with tea or coffee.
9. Roasted Peanuts
South Tangerang city seems to have many types of special foods that can be enjoyed as snacks, one of which is roasted peanuts. Although made with simple methods and ingredients, roasted peanuts from South Tangerang have a delicious and addictive taste. Perfect to be enjoyed as a snack while relaxing, watching television, or a football match.
Those are some of the special foods from South Tangerang. So, don't miss the opportunity to taste them when visiting South Tangerang!
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.