Visiting Makassar? Don't Forget to Try These Tempting 4 Special Foods

Kapanlagi.com - There are so many delicious culinary options that can be found in Makassar. The capital city of South Sulawesi Province is famous not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for its rich traditional foods. Various dishes can be found there, ranging from sweet, savory, soupy, to grilled dishes.

However, what are the typical foods that should be tasted when visiting Makassar? If you don't know yet, check it out through this article. Here is a list of delicious typical Makassar foods that must be tried.

1. Coto Makassar

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Indonesian people from any region will know about this dish. Yup, coto Makassar is the culinary icon of Makassar because it has a delicious savory taste and a super tempting aroma. This typical food is a soup that consists of beef, various beef offal, and various spices, which are then cooked for a considerable amount of time.

Interestingly, the broth of coto Makassar actually uses rice washing water, so the taste becomes even more savory and flavorful. For serving, coto Makassar is served with ketupat (rice cake), lontong (rice cake in banana leaf), or rice.

2. Sup Konro

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Not inferior to coto Makassar, there is sup konro served with savory black broth and various spices in it. The black color of this dish is due to the addition of keluak as one of the main ingredients.

This sup konro is most delicious when eaten while still warm. Especially when accompanied by a plate of fluffy white rice, it will surely increase your appetite. If you are interested, you can also try the delicious konro bakar menu that is equally tempting.

3. Es Pisang Ijo

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Want to try something sweet and refreshing? Es pisang ijo can be the choice. With its colorful appearance, you will be tempted to taste it. Es pisang ijo is made from bananas wrapped in green pandan dough. Then, the bananas are cut into smaller pieces and placed in a bowl. After that, it is added with bubur sumsum, red syrup, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and of course shaved ice. 

4. Pisang Epe

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Same as bananas, but this one has a simpler appearance than es pisang ijo. However, there is no doubt about the taste. Pisang epe is a typical snack from Makassar made from kepok bananas roasted over a fire. It is called pisang epe because it is cooked by being sandwiched between two wooden bars.

When it is ripe, the banana will be drizzled with palm sugar sauce and grated coconut. With its sweet and savory taste, of course, pisang epe will be able to complement your leisure time while in Makassar.

The various local foods mentioned above can certainly be a reference when you visit the city of Makassar. Besides being famous among the local community, these various culinary delights will surely pamper your taste buds.

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