Four Types of Delicious Natuna Culinary Made from Sago That Are Worth Trying
In the midst of the onslaught of globalization and climate change which affects transportation patterns, the Natuna people continue to maintain sago as a source of carbohydrates and their ancestral culinary heritage.
Located in the North Natuna Sea area which is famous for its windy season which limits transportation access, sago has become a wise choice for local communities in overcoming supply constraints for foodstuffs such as rice.
Sago is not only an abundant food commodity but has also been integrated into Natuna’s culinary identity. Almost every house in Natuna has a supply of sago ready to be processed into a variety of delicious and authentic dishes.
The following are some traditional Natuna foods that use sago as their basic ingredient:
Kernas: Savory Natuna Nuggets
Known as local Natuna ‘nuggets’, kernas is a dish made from fine tuna combined with sago grains, shallots, garlic and salt. Fried until golden yellow, kernas makes a delicious snack and can be enjoyed with chili sauce for a spicy, biting sensation.
Mando Table: Pizza Nusantara from Natuna
The mando table, which is often nicknamed ‘Natuna pizza’, is appetizing with its pizza-like shape. Made from wet sago, smoked fish and grated coconut seasoned with selected spices, the mando table is a portrait of Natuna’s unique culinary diversity.
Kuah Tige: A Dish of Intimacy in One Talam
Tige soup, which generally consists of rice or cassava and sweet potatoes served with grated coconut and sago, is a dish that symbolizes togetherness. In Natuna, Tige sauce is not just food but also a symbol of family values and togetherness, which is usually enjoyed together in one large dish.
Table Arok: Simplicity in a Pinch of Sago
As a substitute for rice, simple arok table is made from raw sago, grated coconut and a little salt. Usually served as an everyday meal in the homes of Natuna residents, arok table brings a distinctive and earthy taste.
Natuna sago culinary not only provides diversity in the Indonesian culinary list but also shows local wisdom in utilizing existing natural resources. Visit Natuna and experience for yourself the uniqueness of this proud culinary delight.
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