Sragen's Typical Foods — Sragen, a small city near Surakarta, is home to various tourist attractions and culinary destinations that are worth exploring. It's incomplete to return from Sragen without bringing back souvenirs of their unique local specialties. Here are 7 recommendations for typical Sragen foods that you can take home as souvenirs.
1. Bothok Mercon
Bothok Mercon Mbah Wiro / @jajansolo
Bothok Mercon Mbah Wiro is a well-known traditional Javanese dish in Sragen, made by blending grated coconut with a blend of spices, wrapping it in banana leaves, and steaming it. It's famous for its spicy taste, thanks to the addition of chili sauce. This local specialty is best enjoyed with a variety of side dishes or paired with a bowl of rice.
2. Walangan
Walangan / @litaps
Walangan, also known as "Grubi", is a signature dish of Sragen with a sweet and crispy texture. This delicacy is made by grating cassava, frying it until golden brown, and then coating it with brown sugar. You can easily find this dish at several souvenir shops in Sragen.
3. Inthip Mini
Inthip Mini / @deer_lins
Inthip is a snack that consists of a flat-shaped fried rice crust. It is a popular snack in Sragen and often served with liquid palm sugar to give it a sweet and savory taste. Inthip comes in two sizes - large and mini. In Sragen, the mini size is more commonly sold, making it a convenient snack to enjoy on the go.
4. Trancam Mbah Pin
Trancam / @wahyuwulansari91
Trancam is a must-try typical culinary from Sragen. It is a traditional Javanese dish made of various vegetables, such as kenikir leaves, long beans, cucumber, and grated coconut. Typically served raw, it has a fresh and sour taste that makes it a perfect side dish to accompany rice.
5. Sego Plonthang
Sego Plonthang / @dewilistyana88
Sego Plonthang is a popular Sragen dish made with rice and various side dishes, including chicken, fried tempeh, eggs, and fried peanuts. It is typically served in a cone-shaped banana leaf and sold by street vendors in the Sragen area at affordable prices.
6. Gatot
Gatot / @wi.lestari79
Gatot is a traditional snack from Central Java made of cassava and topped with grated coconut. This delicacy is easily found in traditional markets in Sragen at affordable prices, ranging from IDR 5,000 to IDR 10,000.
7. Saci
Saci / silkroadrecipes.com
The final recommendation for typical Sragen cuisine is Saci, a type of dodol with a soft and chewy texture that is perfect for an afternoon snack with hot tea.
These are seven suggested Sragen specialty foods that you shouldn't miss when visiting the city. Which one are you most excited to try?
