15 Typical Cianjur Foods That Should Not Be Missed

Visiting a place is indeed a fun activity. You can even enjoy the beauty of natural tourism, culture, and savor the culinary delights presented. 

One of the cities that offers this beauty is Cianjur City. Therefore, enjoying various typical Cianjur foods should not be missed. Let's take a look at some types of food below.

1. Sweet Bread Tan Keng Cu

This bread is highly recommended for those visiting Cianjur City. This food has been around since 1962 and has a recipe that has never changed. 

Of course, this food also presents a delicious taste that is very appetizing. This food has even become one of the favorite snacks for the people of Cianjur themselves. 

2. Geco

Geco is already very famous among the locals and tourists visiting Cianjur City. The word geco is derived from the ingredients used to make this dish, which is a combination of bean sprouts and tauco. 

The unique naming of this food type competes well with the delicious taste it presents. For those trying this food, you might see a similarity in appearance with kupat tahu. 

In fact, the taste presented by this snack is very much attached to the Sundanese culture within it. Are you interested? Just visit Jalan Siti Jenab to prove its deliciousness. Geco is even priced at around 10 thousand only.

3. Tauco

Anyone visiting this city will surely be familiar with tauco. This typical Cianjur food has actually been around since 1880. Tauco is a traditional food served in a clay pot while hot. 

You can even find this food on Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto, which is always crowded with visitors.

4. Tauco Cookies

Interestingly, tauco that you usually enjoy with heavy meals has been developed by the creative industry into tauco cookies. This snack is developed as a delicious treat that you can enjoy while relaxing. Tauco cookies even have various flavors according to your taste. There are original, chocolate, date, banana, and others.

5. Cianjur Laksa

Cianjur laksa is also one of the top and most popular foods among various circles. The aroma and taste presented by laksa can stimulate the appetite of anyone who sees it. 

Interestingly, this food can present a different taste from Bogor laksa. Therefore, you need to prove for yourself the taste presented by this curry-like food.

6. Fruit Pickles and Salads

Vegetarian lovers must try this typical snack. This snack even offers a variety of fruits and vegetables as a delightful food to enjoy. 

There is a combination of salak fruit, mango, and kedondong with vegetables like mustard greens, spinach, and eggplant. Interestingly, these vegetables and fruits will be combined and then drizzled with special seasoning.

The naming of fruit pickles and salads can prove the delicious taste of this snack. You can even taste the delightful sweet and spicy sour flavor in every bite. This snack has even proven to be very tasty and addictive after tasting it. 

You don't even need to worry when you want to invite family and relatives to taste this food. Of course, these fruit pickles and salads are suitable as souvenirs.

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7. Mochi Cake

This cute and adorable cake should not be missed. Mochi is a typical Cianjur food that is loved by young people. 

The shape of the cake resembles snacks from Japan and has a unique regional flavor. There are original, peanut, durian, chocolate, and many more flavors.

This cake is presented in small to large boxes. The making of mochi comes from a mixture of starch and peanuts. 

Then, this snack is also coated with flour, making its appearance even more attractive. You can even make this snack a souvenir to take home. Don't worry, this snack can be obtained starting from 20 thousand.

8. Maranggi Satay

This food is presented with a tender taste from processed beef. Like other satays, maranggi satay is also served skewered and grilled. 

However, this food has a delicious taste and aroma that cannot be found in other regions. The use of bacem spices in this satay has even penetrated and attached to every tender piece of meat.

9. Cianjur Porridge

This city also presents delicious porridge as a typical Cianjur food. The porridge, which has pieces of liver, chicken gizzard, and intestines, is cooked using a very delicious yellow broth. 

You can even find a mixture of risol in the extraordinary Cianjur porridge dish. Of course, this food is very suitable for breakfast.

10. Pepes Rice

You can also taste the delicious flavor of pepes rice. This rice is cooked using banana leaf wrappers mixed with delicious spices and a combination of basil and offal. 

Interestingly, you will taste the delightful soft chicken broth rice. This rice can even make you enjoy every dish even more.

11. Sambel Hejo

Not to be outdone by other regions, Cianjur City also has a special sambel called sambel hejo. This sambel is served with various mixed ingredients such as green tomatoes, kencur, salt, and green bird's eye chili. 

This sambel even has a solid spicy taste. Of course, you can enjoy this sambel with various fried foods or grilled fish.

12. Marici Putu Mayang

Sundanese people who love abbreviations also have a unique food for you to enjoy. Marici is an abbreviation for Cianjur snacks. 

This food is usually presented in the form of rengginang, putu mayang, and rengginang. Uniquely, this typical Cianjur food has a shape similar to steamed noodles and is served with coconut sugar sauce.

13. Pesmol Kembung

Pesmol kembung is made using fresh kembung fish as the main ingredient. This fish will be cooked with broth spices, bay leaves, and lime leaves until cooked. 

This dish is even coated with salt and lime juice to present a taste that can tantalize the taste buds of anyone who tastes it.

14. Bandrek

You can also taste the very healthy bandrek drink. Typically, this drink is made from a mixture of palm sugar and cinnamon served warm. 

Although it has a slightly spicy taste, bandrek is very delicious to drink at night and during the rainy season. The aroma presented is also very fragrant and appetizing.

15. Bajigur

In addition, bajigur is also a typical Cianjur food that you must try. With a taste and aroma that is no less than bandrek, this drink is very suitable to enjoy at night and during the rainy season. 

Typically, bajigur is made using a combination of ginger, lemongrass, palm sugar, pandan leaves, cinnamon, and ground coffee. Bajigur is very delicious to brew