List of Delicious Culinary Food in Papua, People Must Try
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VIVA – Papua is the easternmost tip of Indonesia. Papua is directly adjacent to Papua New Guinea. Papua is famous for its amazing culture and natural wealth. Not only that, but Papua also offers delicious culinary delights.
Several Papua food specialties sound unique, such as Colo-Colo, Manikwari Grilled Fish, Wrapped Fish, Papeda, and many others.
Most typical Papuan foods are made from sago flour and are dominated by seafood because the Papua region is an island with an area of ????almost 810,000 km.
Here are some Papuan specialties that are sounds unique and have a delicious taste that must be tried when visiting Papua:
1. Manokwari Grilled Fish
Ikan bakar Manokwari
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Manokwari Grilled Fish is one of the typical foods of Papua which has a spicy taste. The fish used in making this special dish is tuna and served with savory spices.
The most distinctive feature of this Manokwari grilled fish dish lies in the seasoning in the form of coarsely ground chili sauce and served raw.
2. Papeda
Papeda dengan ikan kuah kuning.
Papeda is one of the famous foods in Papua. Papeda is made from sago, this food is a staple food that is often consumed by the people of Papua.
Papeda has a bland taste and goes well with Manokwari grilled fish. This traditional food is also often served at important events in Papua, Maluku, and surrounding areas.
3. Udang Selingkuh
Udang selingkuh/crayfish.
The name of one of these foods sounds unique, but in Papua, it is a popular food. Udang Selingkuh is often found in the West Papua region.
As the name implies, this food is made from shrimp which has a large size with claws like crabs. So, it is called Udang Selingkuh. The taste is delicious and savory, making the cheating shrimp become one of the favorite menus of the Papuan people.
4. Aunu Sanebre
Aunu sanebre khas Papua
Aunu sanebre is a typical Papuan food made from rice and anchovies. Usually, the rice and anchovies will be fried and then mixed with sliced ??taro leaves and grated coconut.
After that, the mixture of several ingredients will be processed by steaming. This unique food is not to be missed when visiting Papua.
5. Colo-Colo Chili
Sambal colo colo khas Papua
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For spicy culinary lovers, you must try the Colo-Colo in Papua. The spicy and slightly sour taste makes this sambal suitable to be eaten with grilled fish. The spicy and sour sensation of the Colo-Colo is guaranteed to make your appetite increase.
6. Ulat Sagu
ulat sagu.
Ulat Sagu has a unique taste as a food in Papua. This unique food is usually consumed by the Kamoro because it is considered to have a high vitamin content.
As the name implies, this caterpillar is found on old and weathered sago stalks. One of the dishes made with the main ingredient of Ulat Sagu is manggia.
7. Sarang Semut
Tanaman Sarang Semut
Sarang Semut is a plant that can be easily found in Papua. This food is believed to be able to treat various types of diseases because its diverse nutritional content. Sarang semut plants are usually found on the sidelines of the rocks.
8. Sago Bagea Cake
Bagea.
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Sago Bagea cake made from sago. The shape is usually made into small pieces with a brown color. The texture is a bit hard but can melt when eaten.
The presence of spices in bagea makes it taste special. Bagea cakes are made with a sweet, salty taste, and some connoisseurs say that sago bagea cakes are very typical of walnuts.
Sago bagea cakes can also be filled with green beans for added flavor. In addition, sago bagea cakes are usually eaten with friends with yellow sauce fish. This yellow gravy is usually served with papeda.
Sago bagea cake is a traditional food typical of eastern Indonesia, covering the regions of Papua-West Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, and also North Maluku.
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