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Devenews.com-Jakarta. The capital city of Indonesia, is the busiest town around. Quote from digiku, during your visit here, one thing that could never be missed is to try every culinary option that this city offers. With the indigenous people from Betawi ethnic, Jakarta’s culinary mostly influenced by the Betawi ethnic history. Savory taste is one of the most authentic tastes you will always find in Betawi dishes. Unfortunately, during modern era, mostly of these traditional dishes rarely found in Jakarta. So, challenge yourself to find these 7 amazing tastes while in Jakarta and explore the traditional history of Betawi culinary. Deliciousness guaranteed !

7 Tastes of The Best Jakarta’s Authentic Culinary

1. Kerak Telor

Traditionally cooked on charcoal stove, you could find this delicious dish mostly during Pekan Raya Jakarta event which is held on every June. Kerak Telor is the main signature dish from Betawi culinary in Jakarta, made from mixed duck eggs, sticky rice, and yam.

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2. Uduk Rice

One of the most popular dish from Betawi culinary in Jakarta ! Uduk rice is a perfect food to serve as breakfast, containing delicious and nutritious savory white rice cooked with traditional spices such as lemongrass leaf, coconut milk and bay leaf, served with side dishes such as eggs, chicken, potatoes and peanut chili sauce.

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3. Lontong Sayur

Another optin for a healthy yet delicious traditional breakfast from Betawi culinary, Lontong sayur. If you prefer for something thick, then you can start looking for this dish made from lontong slices served with savory coconut milk sauce and other ingredients such as soybean, fried onions and crackers.

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4. Gado-Gado

Tourist often called this food as the traditional Indonesian version of salad. It contains lontong slices, vegetables, crackers and fried onion smothered in peanut sauce. It’s a healthy and perfect combination for breakfast, lunch or dinner while in Jakarta, guaranteed to fill up your stomach.

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5. Laksa Betawi

Mostly influenced by China culture, Laksa Betawi is one of the traditional Betawi dishes that made from vermicelli mixed with eggs, meatballs or seafood, basil leaf and chives. It tastes sweet, spicy and yet savory. A perfect combination for you who are craving for something fresh.

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6. Pindang Bandeng

Pindang Bandeng is a perfect choice for seafood lovers. Made from fresh milkfish which has been steamed a day before, the fish then served with special spices sauce with Belimbing wuluh. Mostly people from Betawi ethnic served Pindang Bandeng as a breakfast dish.

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7. Soto Betawi

A great choice for lunch, the savoury taste of Soto Betawi will definitely satisfy your hunger. Soto betawi is made from chewy meat slices combined with tomatoes and potatoes slices, then served with coconut milk sauce and white rice. It’s also one of the best delicacies from Betawi culinary heritage.

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