Joanna James
Surabaya, apart from its many tourist attractions and activities, is popular for its local cuisine. Here are a few dishes you cannot miss out on when in Surabaya.
Rujak is an Indonesian fruit salad that originated on the island of Java. It is also extremely popular in both Malaysia and Singapore. The most famous kind is rujak buah, or the fruit rujak, which consists of fresh seasonal tropical fruits that have a bland or sour taste paired with a spicy as well as sweet dressing prepared with local palm sugar. Tamarind paste, fried peanuts and spicy chilli peppers are typically used in the dressing. Rujak salads are generally vegetarian, although the dressing may include shrimp paste in certain instances. Java apples, papaya, pineapple, unripe mangoes, and kedondong are some of the fruits used in this snack.
Rujak cingur is one of several Indonesian rujak variations, a fruit salad made up of a variety of exotic tropical fruits and topped with hot and sweet syrup. Rujak cingur is a rare feature because, in addition to fruits, it also contains vegetables and an animal muzzle, which is an uncommon component. Rujak cingur is typically made with beef or some buffalo muzzle, with fruits and veggies, served cooked or raw. The meal is put together and smothered with a spicy Indonesian sauce prepared of shrimp paste, sugar, peanuts and chillies.
Rawon is a traditional Indonesian dish from East Java. Braised beef and traditional Indonesian local ingredients including lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass, and chilli are used to make this delicious soup. The main ingredient, nevertheless, is buah kluwek, which is an Indonesian black nut. This unique Indonesian spice is extremely poisonous when consumed fresh, and should be pickled before use. It is then ground along with other local ingredients and seasonings to give the meal its earthy, sour flavour as well as its distinctive rich black appearance. The dish is said to have originated in Surabaya, which is the capital city of East Java. With the on going pandemic, a staycation in Surabaya is much recommended. And it's all the better when the hotel can serve you authentic local food that is scrumptious. You can check out places like POP! Hotel Gubeng Surabaya for a good experience.
This Indonesian meal mixes rice with a delicious peanut sauce and a variety of veggies. Slightly blanched leafy greens including water spinach, papaya, cassava leaves, asparagus beans, bean sprouts, tempeh, and tofu are frequently used. The meal is coated with a rich delicious pecel, a peanut sauce, with a sweet-spicy taste profile. Crispy peyek crackers, boiled eggs, cucumber, and a dab of spicy sambal sauce are typical accompaniments to Nasi Pecel.
This traditional soto varietal hails from Lamongan, just like the name indicates. It's typically made with chicken pieces that are gently cooked in broth that has a spice paste including lemongrass, caraway seeds, coriander, garlic, ginger, galangal and turmeric among other ingredients. The chicken is first shredded and then served with delicious noodles, scallions, cabbage, boiled eggs, crackers, prawn crackers, or other toppings. Soto Ayam Lamongan may well be served as a traditional soup; however, the main components and broth sometimes are served separately in two bowls.
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