Typical East Javanese culinary delights
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Rawon
4,6Rawon is a black meat soup typical of East Java that is appetizing with the unique aroma and taste of kluwak. Served with warm rice and bean sprouts, rawon can be customized with the addition of spring onions, chili sauce and lime. With a simple recipe and short cooking time, rawon is a favorite choice to enjoy with the family.
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Rujak Cingur
4,4Rujak Cingur, with its complete and unique taste, is one of the typical East Javanese culinary delights that cannot be missed when exploring cities like Surabaya. Featuring a fresh touch of tropical fruit, pieces of boiled cingur, and fried tofu and tempeh, this rujak creates a perfect harmony between various flavors and textures.
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Lontong Balap
4,6Lontong Balap, an unforgettable Surabaya specialty, is inspired by the enthusiastic actions of sellers who "race" to attract the attention of buyers. Each bite presents a combination of soft lontong, fresh bean sprouts, and crunchy lentho in a savory peanut sauce, accompanied by a touch of the alluring spiciness of chili paste.
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Pecel Semanggi
4,3Pecel Semanggi, a typical Surabaya delicacy that amazes with its unique spice made from sweet potatoes, is served in pincuk banana leaves and enjoyed with large puli crackers, making it a favorite not only among locals but also tourists visiting Bungkul Park.
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Lontong Kupang
4,8Lontong Kupang, Sidoarjo's culinary heritage that has spread to various cities in East Java, tempts with the unique taste of the carefully prepared sea animal kupang. Believed to originate from Balongdowo Village, lontong kupang captivates the taste buds with its blend of sweet, fresh and savory, offering an unforgettable experience at an affordable price.
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Nasi Bebek
4,4Nasi Bebek, a typical East Javanese dish that is appetizing with crispy roast duck covered in skin and served with warm rice and spicy chili sauce. The deliciousness of duck rice lies in its tempting combination of savory, sweet and spicy flavors, making it an undeniable choice for culinary lovers.
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Tahu Tek
4,4Tahu Tek, a mouth-watering East Javanese dish with a combination of fried tofu, lontong, bean sprouts and cucumber slices, drizzled with rich petis seasoning. The unique name 'tahu tek' comes from the sound of scissors when the seller cuts the cooking ingredients, making it one of Surabaya's favorite culinary delights at affordable prices.
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Soto
4,4Soto East Java, a culinary delight that creates perfect harmony between taste and aroma, invites food lovers to explore its unique flavors. The sauce is delicious and infused with spices, served with slices of tender meat, soft boiled eggs, fresh bean sprouts, and fried onions which give a crunchy touch.
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Bakso Malang
4,4Bakso Malang, a culinary icon from Malang, East Java, presents an unforgettable eating experience with a savory broth and various fillings such as round meatballs, dumplings and dumplings. Introduced in 1939 by a Chinese-Malaysian immigrant, Malang meatballs remain a favorite in Malang and its surroundings.
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Tahu Campur
4,4Tahu campur, an iconic culinary dish from Lamongan, East Java, consists of beef soup, fried tofu, cassava cakes, bean sprouts, watercress, yellow noodles and shrimp crackers. Originating from Padenganploso Village, Lamongan, mixed tofu has received serious attention from the Regency Government, and is even planned to be patented as a typical food and superior product of Lamongan.
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Nasi Krawu
4,4Nasi krawu, a typical Gresik dish with roots from Madurese ancestors, consists of white rice with shredded beef in spicy spices and a sprinkling of serundeng or poya made from grated coconut. Equipped with shrimp paste chili sauce, salted egg, beef innards and stew sauce, nasi krawu is served wrapped in banana leaves to add to the enjoyment.
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Rujak Soto
4,4Rujak Soto is a unique combination of rujak and soto. Influenced by traditional Banyuwangi songs, this snack offers a combination of vegetable rujak with yellow soup tripe soup that is always missed. The appetizing petis rujak is a characteristic of East Javanese rujak.
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Bandeng Asap
4,4Bandeng Asap, a typical souvenir from Sidoarjo, East Java, is famous for its unique smoking process. The milkfish, which are usually medium sized, are cleaned and soaked in salt water for two hours to infuse the flavors. Then, the fish is skewered with bamboo and smoked until cooked to a tantalizing yellow-brown color.
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Nasi Tempong
4,4Nasi Tempong, once a farmer's food, is now popular with its distinctive taste and addictive chili sauce. Special tempong chili sauce, made from cayenne pepper, Ranti tomatoes, sugar, salt and typical Banyuwangi shrimp paste. Buyers can choose the spice level according to their taste. Served warm with white rice and various side dishes.
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Sate Madura
4,4Sate Madura is famous because it originates from Madura Island in East Java, originating from Arya Panoleh who liked it and spread the satay culture on the island and Indonesia. This satay is made from chicken, goat or beef cooked with typical Madurese spices. The recipe for making satay is almost the same as general satay and can be tried at home.
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Wedang Angle
4,5Wedang angsle, a typical Malang drink, is famous for its mixture of warm coconut milk and various sweet ingredients such as petulo, green beans and sticky rice. In Malang, there are famous places such as Ronde Titoni and Angsle Pak Solikin which serve it. This drink is also popular in other cities in East Java.
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Es Dawet Siwalan
4,4Es Dawet Siwalan, a typical Southeast Asian plant, especially in the Pantura region of East Java such as Gresik. It is rich in nutrients and is used to make "Ice Dawet Siwalan", a substitute for rice flour in dawet with siwalan. The chewy sensation of siwalan fruit and brown sugar makes it worth trying along the East Java Pantura trip.
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Wedang Cemue
4,6A unique drink called Wedang Cemue is a highlight when visiting there. Made from coconut milk, cane sugar, ginger, white bread, peanuts and fried shallots, this wedang provides a different taste sensation. Suitable to enjoy at night to warm the body. Not only in Ngawi, Wedang Cemue can also be found in other areas in East Java such as Magetan.
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Jamu Kebonagung
4,3Jamu Kebonagung, a typical Pasuruan drink, is made from spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, mace, cloves, herbal chilies, lemongrass and palm sugar. Apart from being refreshing, this herbal medicine is efficacious in treating health problems such as coughs with phlegm and sore throats. Produced for generations, it is now available in long-lasting syrup form and is available in various stores.
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Wedang Secang
4,8Wedang Secang, a rare drink from Mojokerto, is made from spices such as secang wood, cardamom, cinnamon, lemongrass, ginger and palm sugar. Believed to be the King of Majapahit's favorite drink, it has many health benefits, such as increasing stamina and treating stomach and blood vessel problems.
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Wedang Sinom
4,4Wedang Sinom, a typical Pasuruan drink, consists of a mixture of turmeric, tamarind, palm sugar and granulated sugar, giving it a unique sweet and spicy taste. Suitable to serve warm in cold weather. Es Sinom, originally from Madura, is made from young coconut water, tamarind, brown sugar and sliced fruit. It tastes fresh and sour, ideal to enjoy in hot weather.
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Es Pleret
4,4Es pleret, a typical Blitar drink, is made from rice flour mixed with syrup and coconut milk, giving it a sweet, fresh and savory taste. Suitable to enjoy in hot weather. Famous during Ramadan as a favorite takjil, es pleret has a distinctive taste with a sweet combination of Javanese sugar and savory coconut milk, served with ice cubes and accompaniments such as cendol and serabi.
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Es Buto Ijo
4,4Es Buto Ijo, a typical Kediri drink, consists of pearl sago, palm fruit, young coconut, green beans and nata de coco, served with ice made from pandan leaves or melon syrup. The name "Buto Ijo" comes from a trader named Roni, with "buto" from his mother's nickname, Bu To, and "ijo" meaning green in Javanese, referring to the drink's color.
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Teh Kocok
4,4Teh Shake, a typical East Javanese drink from Surabaya, consists of a mixture of tea, milk, brown sugar and ice cubes that is shaken until frothy. Served in a large glass, it can be enjoyed hot or cold. The sweet taste of brown sugar and creamy taste of milk makes it a favorite in East Java. The foamy texture when served adds to the enjoyment.
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Es Gudir
4,4Es Gudir is a typical drink that is the pride of Kediri, East Java, with a unique and refreshing taste. Although its origins are uncertain, Es Gudir has been one of the culinary icons of Kediri City for decades. This drink is made from gelatin served with pandan-flavored brown sugar syrup, often enjoyed as a cooling agent in hot weather.
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Maxwell Smith
East Javanese cuisine looks so diverse and delicious. I was impressed by the unique peanut sauce in lontong racing and the distinctive aroma of rawon.
Liam Thompson
Wow, the taste is definitely very appetizing! I'm curious to try typical East Javanese dishes such as rawon and lontong racing.
Natalie Johnson
I am very interested in East Javanese cuisine, especially because of the use of traditional spices which provide an authentic and different taste.