Makassar culinary is one of the most famous types of culinary in Indonesia. How come? If you have ever tried Makassar specialties, you will know why. Yes, by the historical background as one of the best spice-producing islands, Makassar's culinary specialties have a taste that dares to play with spices.
As a result, the food in Makassar also has a strong taste character and is rich in taste and aroma. No wonder these foods are a favorite of many people, not only in Makassar or Sulawesi but throughout Indonesia.
You still don't know which Makassar dish to try? Don't worry, here we have prepared recommendations for Makassar specialties that you must try while on vacation in this city.
Coto Makassar
Coto Makassar is a food made from beef that is cut into small pieces and cooked with special spices. This food has a savory and spicy taste. You can find coto Makassar in food stalls and restaurants in Makassar.
Konro
Konro is a food made from thinly sliced beef and grilled over charcoal. This food is prepared with special spices so that it has a savory and slightly spicy taste. Konro is often served with white rice and chili sauce.
Pallubasa
Pallubasa is a food made from beef which is cut into small pieces and fried. This food is often served with white rice and chili sauce. Pallubasa has a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Bulayak satay
Satay Bulayak is a food made from thinly sliced beef and grilled over charcoal. This food is prepared with special spices so that it has a savory and slightly spicy taste. Satay Bulayak is often served with white rice and chili sauce.
Konro satay
Konro satay is a food made from thinly sliced beef and grilled over charcoal. This food is prepared with special spices so that it has a savory and slightly spicy taste. Satay Konro is often served with white rice and chili sauce.
Konro soup
Soup Konro is a food made from beef which is cut into small pieces and cooked with typical Makassar spices. Soup Konro usually has a savory and slightly spicy taste. Soup Konro is often served with white rice and peanut sauce and topped with lime juice to balance the flavor.
Apart from heavy meals, of course, you need dessert, aka a sweet dessert to balance the savory taste of the main course. There are two of the most famous desserts from Makassar, namely Es Pisang Ijo and Es Palubutung. These two desserts are practically similar but not the same. This is the difference:
Green Banana Ice
Dessert made of green banana mixed with coconut milk and sugar. This ice is processed by grinding it and filling it into banana-shaped molds before being frozen. Green Banana Ice is usually served with a sprinkling of fried grated coconut. This ice has a sweet, fresh, and savory taste, because it is mixed with coconut milk and sugar just right, and has a soft texture.
Pallu Butung
A typical Makassar dessert is made from sago flour and rice flour which are processed by frying them in hot oil. Pallu Butung is usually served with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Pallu Butung has a sweet and savory taste because it is mixed with sago flour and rice flour which gives it a soft and tasty texture.
Wow, it turns out that there are lots of typical Makassar dishes that we can try. Even though many are selling it outside the city of Makassar, for sure we will get a more authentic and memorable taste. Which Makassar cuisine makes you drool the most and can't wait to try it in person?
