Joanna James
Semarang, being the capital of Central Java Province in Indonesia, has become a popular tourist destination. If you get the opportunity to visit Semarang, don't forget to pick up some mementoes for your friends and family back home. And what would be better than delicious local food and snacks?
For some people, the very mention of opium will make them think twice before buying this dessert. They'll worry whether that cake contains harmful components. This may, nevertheless, be the name of one of Semarang's distinctive desserts. This cake is one of Semarang's most popular desserts. And, of course, halal for those concerned about intoxicants being mixed with the good. As the name implies, this is likely to cause addiction and a need for more. Perhaps because of this, viewing such distinctive Semarang mementoes is referred to as opium. If you would like to have easy access for this dish and similar delicious options, you can book accommodation in the heart of Semarang close to restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.
Semarang is well-known for producing Presto Milkfish, and the city is also Indonesia's biggest milkfish producer. This milkfish contains tiny thorns, yet it can be prepared into a meal that is easy to eat. Milkfish, which will be cleaned and cooked instantly on a banana leaf base in a high-pressure steam pan, moistens all fish along with its bone spines. This hot meal has a savoury and wonderful taste and is a Semarang keepsake. Milkfish may be purchased at the Presto milkfish store or the Juwana - Elrina on Jalan Pandanaran.
Semarang's famous Tahu Bakso is a popular souvenir. This tofu is shaped like boxes. It has a filling of minced beef that is mixed together pretty much the same way as meatball ingredients are mixed. Tahu Bakso Bu Pudji is one of the well-known meatball tofu producers and you are promised an excellent eatable to take back home!
Wingko Babat is a rice flour snack prepared with shredded coconuts, some sugar, and a pinch of salt. It's sweet and delicious, and the flavours are likely to make this dish your favourite. If you're sipping coffee or tea, Wingko Babat may well be a good companion. So, make sure you order the Wingko Babat to enjoy your tea!
You'll be seeing spring roll vendors all over the place here, which is a good thing and you'll soon understand why. Spring rolls directly from the source town provide a different sensation altogether. Spring rolls or the lumpia in Semarang have a distinct flavour from spring rolls from other towns, making you want to eat them all the time. Don't miss out on this memento when visiting Semarang. Spring rolls can be found, for instance, at a hotel near Simpang Lima the likes of HARRIS Hotel Sentraland Semarang, offered by local specialists, or even at roadside shops. If you want to get it directly from the maker of this very spring roll recipe, head to Lombok Gang in Semarang's Chinatown.
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