The Secret of Kernas Natuna, Tempting Fish and Sago Nuggets

lgb November 8, 2023 Food & Drink, News No Comment

Natuna, apart from being known for its natural beauty, is also a place for various delicious culinary delights. One of the typical Natuna culinary delights that is worth trying is food made from sago.

Sago, which is rich in carbohydrates, has been the culinary choice of the Natuna people since ancient times. However, Natuna’s geographical location in the North Natuna Sea area means that transportation to this island is limited, especially during certain wind seasons.

The limited supply of food to Natuna is what encourages local residents to take advantage of the sago that grows in abundance on this island.

In this context, sago has become one of the iconic foods that symbolizes the Natuna people, almost every house there has a supply of sago.

Not only is sago a staple food, it is also the main ingredient in various traditional Natuna dishes. One of them is Kernas.

Kernas is a dish that is quite famous. Kernas are often referred to as “Natuna nuggets” because their shape is similar to nuggets, made from a mixture of ground tuna and granulated sago.

This dish is flavored with shallots, garlic, salt, and a little water. All the ingredients are mixed until evenly distributed, then formed into a flat circle. Then, the kernas are fried until they are brown.

Kernas has a savory and delicious taste, it can be enjoyed straight or dipped with chili sauce if you want a spicy sensation.

Getting kernas is quite easy because you can find it at fried food sellers or at several tourist attractions such as Teluk Selahang Beach, Batu Kasah Beach, and others. In fact, kernas is now available in frozen form in markets or minimarkets, so you can easily enjoy this typical Natuna food.