Lombok – The island of Lombok, located east of Bali, Indonesia, is not only famous for its stunning natural beauty, but also for its delicious specialties.

With its cultural diversity and traditional Sasak, Balinese and Javanese influences, Lombok offers a wide variety of dishes that are rich in taste and aroma. Let’s take a peek at some typical Lombok foods that are worth a try.

Plecing Kangkung is a vegetable dish consisting of boiled kale smothered in spicy chili paste. Sambal terasi is made from ingredients such as shrimp paste (fermented reboned shrimp), bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and lime juice.

Plecing Kangkung has a fresh, spicy and slightly sour taste which is very suitable as a complement to main dishes.

Sate Rembiga is a typical Lombok satay made from beef that has been marinated with spices such as chili, shallots, garlic, candlenut and galangal. The beef is then skewered and grilled until cooked. Sate Rembiga has a savory, spicy and slightly sweet taste that tantalizes the taste buds.

Nasi Balap Puyung is a typical Lombok mixed rice dish consisting of white rice served with shredded beef, fried egg, chili sauce and fried shallots. This dish has a delicious combination of flavors and various textures, creating a satisfying dining experience.

Bebalung is a beef rib soup that is rich in taste. Beef ribs are cooked in a broth rich in spices such as shallots, garlic, ginger and other spices. Bebalung is usually served with white rice and chili sauce.

Sate Bulayak is a unique dish consisting of chicken or fish wrapped in palm leaves and grilled. Palm leaves give a distinctive aroma that is appetizing to grilled meat. This dish is usually served with rice or lontong. (bbi)