Flores East Nusa Tenggara Traditional Foods — Flores, located in the East Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia, boasts its own distinct culture and cuisine. The island offers a diverse range of traditional Flores dishes that are definitely worth savoring. Here are five must-try recommendations for typical Flores food:
1. Rumpu Rampe
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Rumpu Rampe, a vegetable dish native to East Nusa Tenggara, consists of young papaya leaves, papaya flowers, and a blend of chilies, anchovies, and sautéed prawns. Typically, this dish is served alongside Se'i Sapi or roasted beef.
2. Kolo
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Kolo is a dish made by cooking rice in bamboo and then grilling it over hot coals. Typically, this dish is reserved for special celebrations and traditional ceremonies. Before consumption, local traditional leaders usually offer prayers for the dish.
3. Jagung Catemak
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Catemak corn is a type of vegetable dish that is commonly served as a dessert. The dish is made by combining corn with peanuts, green beans, and a variety of other vegetables.
4. Jawada
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Jawada, also known as "hair cake," is a traditional food with a crispy texture that is often served during ceremonies. It is made from a mixture of flour, brown sugar, coconut milk, and sap water, which is then fried in hot oil. This dish pairs well with hot tea and other snacks.
5. Jagung Titi
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Corn Titi is a popular Flores NTT delicacy that can be found in various souvenir shops. Made by flattening corn kernels on a stone and frying them, Corn Titi boasts a savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and bitterness. These are just five of the must-try traditional Flores dishes.
