Papuan Foods that are Unique, Delicious, and Curious!
Papua, the island in the eastern part of Indonesia, has its own charm, cultural exoticism, and the scenery is also not inferior to other tourist spots. Likee from the culinary section, there are many Papuan specialties that we rarely know about until now but have a super delicious taste. Just take a look at the Shopback list for this opportunity, don't claim to love Indonesia if you haven't tried all of these foods!
Lontar Cake
What people know best is that one of the culinary characteristics of Papua is lontar cake. Don't be confused if it has a shape like the milk pie or cheese-tart that is currently popular. Papua has previously made creations of this kind with processed milk and sugar.
Manokwari Grilled Fish
The name alone is Ikan Bakar Manokawari, for sure the typical food of Manokwari, Papua, you must try the sensation right away. This menu is usually found in installs or roadside restaurants, where the taste of tuna is given a spicy Papuan chili sauce. Consumed with warm white rice, of course, it's delicious!
Wrap Fish
Well, if you have eaten the typical Papuan wrapped fish, of course, you will like it! This fish is given with very rich spices, so it tastes so fragrant and delicious. The process of making it is also quite long because it is burned over low heat so that all the spices seep into the meat.
Sago Plate
Sago Plate is a cake that is very commonly found on the mainland of Papua, and you can find it in every part of the city. Local people usually enjoy this with a cup of hot tea or coffee while relaxing in the afternoon. But don't be surprised if your first bite is very hard, because here is the uniqueness of the Sago Plate!
Papeda
Who doesn't know Papeda? This food is very popular with local people and makes tourists want to know because of its thick and unique appearance. This food is made from sago flour as a foundation, so you don't get confused if the texture is thick. Apart from that, the way to eat is to roll the food using gata-gata (made from bamboo), then the dish is ready to eat. Don't worry, the content is good for your health, you know!
Cheating Shrimp
Who says only humans can cheat, in fact, shrimp can too! In West Papua, shrimp with a large shape like a crab is made to be given the name Shrimp Cheating. This is because the shape of the claws is like a crab, so it is said to be cheating on his identity. Interesting to try, here!
Sago Caterpillar Satay
Well, this is one of the foods that make travelers amazed. Dare you try sago caterpillar satay if you visit Papua? But even so, the content is very healthy, you know! These foods can increase energy with low cholesterol levels. He said that the taste of this sago caterpillar satay tastes sweet and salty, and with a structure that doesn't need to be questioned. So chewy!
Bagea Cake
If this one is a souvenir, it must be Papuan. Yep, abon rolls! Don't forget to take a moment to try the delicious softness of the abon rolled up with various fillings, such as chicken, chocolate, strawberry, and many more. Meanwhile, this cake is almost the same as a roll sponge but made from different ingredients when viewed from the shape.
Anthill
As the name implies, the shape of this typical Papuan food is like an ant nest that is usually found among rocks. Ant nest is a plant that is much sought after by tourists because of its very healthy content. It can be said, this food is in the form of medicine that can cure several diseases.
Colo-Colo Sambal
If other cities have sambal with various flavors, you will find one called Colo-colo. The origin of this chili comes from the cities of Ambon and Manado. But interestingly, this chili sauce is very familiar in Papua and many are looking for it here.
How not, the spicy taste is distinctive and has a slightly sour taste from the lime content. The spiciness is characteristic, and it has a slightly sour taste of lime.