Kompas.com – Vacationing in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) not only offers beautiful natural scenery, but also unique culinary wealth.
Various typical foods and local products can be used as souvenirs for family or friends at home.
From light snacks to processed meat products, each region in NTT has attractive souvenirs.
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Not only delicious, some souvenirs typical of NTT also have deep cultural values.
For example, the famous Bajawa coffee to foreign countries or SE’I cows made with traditional fumigation techniques.
If you visit NTT, don’t forget to bring home the following typical souvenirs.
1. Se’i cow
Se’i beef is a beef that is smoked using firewood until cooked. This process produces tender meat with a distinctive aroma of smoke.
Usually, a cow is enjoyed by sambal lu’at and warm rice. The price of a cow is around Rp150,000 to Rp250,000 per kilogram.
2. Cow lung chips
Cow lung chips are made of thin sliced lungs and then fried until crispy. It tastes tasty and suitable as an additional snack or side dish. The price of pulmonary chips ranges from IDR 50,000 to IDR 80,000 per pack.
3. Hiding beans
Hiding beans are snacks made from peanuts wrapped in flour mixture, then fried until crispy. This snack has a sweet taste with a savory touch. The price is around Rp. 20,000 to Rp. 30,000 per pack.
4. Fish skin crackers
This cracker is made from fish skin that is dried in the sun to dry and then fried. The texture is crispy with a distinctive savory taste. The price of fish skin crackers usually ranges from Rp. 30,000 to Rp. 50,000 per pack.
5. Bajawa Coffee
Bajawa coffee comes from the Bajawa highlands, Flores, and is famous for its distinctive taste. This coffee has a bitter taste that is balanced with a little acid. Prices start from IDR 60,000 to IDR 120,000 per 250 grams.
6. Sambal Lu’at
This typical NTT sambal is made from chili, onions, and spices with a strong spicy and sour taste. Usually eaten with a cow or grilled fish. The price of sambal lu’at ranges from Rp. 20,000 to Rp. 40,000 per bottle.
7. Shredded beef
NTT typical beef shredded beef is made from beef cooked to dry with rich spices. It tastes tasty and a little sweet, suitable as a side dish or snack. The price of shredded cattle ranges from IDR 50,000 to IDR 100,000 per 100 grams.
8. Jawada Cake
Jawada cakes are often referred to as “hair cakes” because of their shapes that resemble strands of hair. Made from rice flour, brown sugar, and coconut milk, this cake has a crispy texture and a distinctive sweet taste. The price is around IDR 10,000 to IDR 20,000 per small pack.
