11 Typical Solo Foods You Must Try

The mainstay menu is Tengkleng Kambing served with distinctive flavors at sTREATs Restaurant, Hotel Ibis Styles, Sunter, Jakarta(MI/Susanto)

Typical food is a dish or type of food that is characteristic of a region, city or country, and usually has a close connection with the culture, traditions and history of that place.

Specialty foods often feature local ingredients, unique cooking techniques, and flavors that represent the culinary identity of a region.

The city of Solo (Surakarta) has a variety of delicious and appetizing typical foods. Solo specialty food is famous for its sweet, savory and spice-rich taste.

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Here are 11 typical Solo foods that you must try

1. Tengkleng

Tengkleng is a dish made from goat bones which is similar to curry, but the sauce is more liquid. The part of the bone that still has a little meat or marrow is cooked with rich spices, producing a savory and spicy taste.

2. Nasi Liwet

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Nasi liwet is savory rice cooked in coconut milk, similar to nasi uduk. This dish is usually served with side dishes such as chicken opor, boiled eggs, chayote and chili sauce. Nasi liwet Solo is served in pincuk banana leaves, which adds a distinctive aroma.

3. Serabi Solo

Serabi Solo is different from serabi in general because its texture is softer and thinner. This serabi is made from rice flour and coconut milk, usually served with kinca sauce (liquid brown sugar). There are also modern variants with toppings such as chocolate, cheese and banana.

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4. Solo Strait

Selat Solo is a dish inspired by European cuisine, similar to beefsteak, but with a local twist. The filling consists of sliced ​​beef, boiled eggs, vegetables (potatoes, carrots, green beans), and is drizzled with a distinctive sweet and savory sauce.

5. Buntel Satay

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Buntel satay is made from goat meat which is finely chopped and then wrapped in goat fat, then grilled until cooked. This satay is served with sweet soy sauce and chili sauce, giving it a very delicious and juicy taste.

6. Timlo Solo

Timlo Solo is a special Solo soup consisting of pieces of Solo sausage (a type of sausage made from a rolled omelette), ampela liver, hard-boiled egg, and chicken pieces, served in a clear savory broth.

7. Cabuk Rambak

Cabuk rambak is a typical Solo snack made from thinly sliced ​​ketupat served with thick and spicy sesame sauce. This food is usually served with karak crackers (rice crackers).

8. Gudeg Ceker

In contrast to gudeg Jogja which generally uses chicken, in Solo there is gudeg claw which uses chicken feet as the main ingredient. Gudeg Solo tends to be more savory and not too sweet like gudeg Jogja.

9. Ice Dawet Telasih

This drink consists of dawet (cendol), telasih seeds (selasih), sticky rice tape, and liquid brown sugar, served with coconut milk and ice. It tastes sweet, fresh, and very suitable to be enjoyed on a hot day.

10. Bakmi Toprak

Bakmi toprak is a noodle dish served with beef broth, fried tofu, sliced ​​meat and vegetables. Served with a sprinkling of fried onions and chili sauce to add flavor.

11. Gesing Reef

Karang gesing is a sweet snack made from bananas steamed with coconut milk and sugar. This food is very popular as a dessert or light snack.

Solo’s typical food offers a variety of flavors rich in traditional spices, with some foods combining European culinary influences, making Solo’s cuisine very unique and diverse. (Z-12)