9 Recommended Sundanese Dishes That Are Addictive
When discussing traditional Sundanese food, it might never end. Traditional Sundanese food is a cuisine from the Sundanese land that has a delicious taste and is very popular to enjoy with sambal. Various types of traditional Sundanese food not only come from Bandung but also from Cirebon, Tasikmalaya, Bogor, and many more.
The Sundanese land is usually located in a cool area, so the sambal dishes and savory food will be even more delicious when eaten warm. Not to mention if enjoyed with a glass of hot tea, one portion is definitely not enough. That’s why you should try the following traditional Sundanese cuisine, especially if you visit its origin area.
Liwet rice
This fragrant rice dish is cooked with a mixture of coconut milk and lemongrass. Not only does it have a fragrant aroma, but the rice also tastes savory and slightly sweet from the coconut milk. Usually, liwet rice is served directly from a small cooking pot to be enjoyed hot.
Bandung soto
If you don’t want to bother eating rice with various side dishes, Bandung soto can be the right choice. This clear broth soto is made from beef broth or meat scraps with added thinly sliced radish, green onions, and fried soybeans.
Kocok noodles
Well, this clear broth dish is also popular in the city of Bandung. There are several famous kocok noodle stalls that you can try. The flat yellow noodles with bean sprouts, slices of beef tendon, and beef broth are very delicious enjoyed with meatballs and sprinkled with celery leaves.
Karedok
If you want a vegetarian menu, karedok is very suitable to try. Karedok consists of raw vegetables that are sliced small and mixed with peanut sauce. Usually, karedok is also added with basil leaves, giving a fresh aroma when enjoyed.
Noodle soto
Well, this culinary dish might not be unfamiliar. Yes, especially if you often visit Bogor. You can enjoy the broth with yellow noodles mixed with vermicelli, slices of beef, and risoles with sweet soy sauce and delicious sambal.
Kupat tahu
If you visit Tasikmalaya, make sure to enjoy kupat tahu cuisine. This type of food consists of pieces of ketupat mixed with slices of fried tofu, boiled bean sprouts, and peanut sauce. This dish is very practical but also filling.
Ayam bakakak
Chicken dishes are indeed a typical cuisine made from various regions in Indonesia. Yes, when eating liwet rice, it’s best with ayam bakakak. This chicken is usually grilled and served whole without being cut, just split in the middle.
Tahu gejrot
You can enjoy this culinary dish as a snack. The taste of sumedang tofu cut into small pieces with a special spice mix will surely make you addicted. Uniquely, the spice mix of kencur, garlic, shallots, and bird's eye chili is served on a small plate made of black clay.
Batagor
This snack dish is an abbreviation of fried tofu meatballs. Usually, batagor can be enjoyed with peanut sauce and soy sauce. However, some serve it with delicious mackerel fish broth that is perfect to enjoy with sambal.
Read also: List of Traditional Indonesian Foods Made from Corn
Well, those are various types of delicious dishes that you can enjoy if you visit the Sundanese land. If you want to take some home as souvenirs, many places provide frozen or raw types so they last longer and just need to be heated. Happy trying!
Author: Rizkita Darajat
