Coto Makassar. (Photo: IG Duniakulinersurabaya)
Going home or traveling to Makassar is not complete if it doesn’t taste culinary Typical delicious and appetizing. The city, located on the coast of South Sulawesi, has many culinary that you should try.
With the distinctive taste of local culture and spices of the archipelago, every dish served makes anyone who tries to go back again.
Here are some typical Makassar culinary that have been summarized by Okezone and you must try if you visit Makassar.
1. Coto Makassar
Coto Makassar is a typical soup dish of Makassar City that presents a savory and rich spice. This dish uses beef and innards as the main ingredient.
The meat is cooked with a combination of selected seasonings such as coriander, cumin, onion, garlic, galangal and lemongrass. All of these spices are mashed and cooked until they are perfectly absorbed, creating a thick, fragrant, and rich gravy sauce.
2. Konro SOP
Konro soup is one of the legendary culinary Makassar which is famous for its distinctive taste and black sauce which is rich in spices. This dish uses beef ribs as the main ingredient.
At present there are many traders who sell konro soups in various regions, but you must try konro soups originating from Makassar because the blend of spices given makes you want to return to Makassar.
3. Ijo Banana
Ijo banana became one of the legendary desserts originating from Makassar. This dessert is made from a king’s banana wrapped in a natural green flour mixture, obtained from a mixture of suji leaf juice and pandan leaves.
The manufacturing process is quite unique. The cooked king’s banana is wrapped in a green mixture, then steamed until the texture is chewy and perfectly cooked. After that, green bananas are cut into pieces and served with a tasty coconut milk sauce, sweet red syrup, and shaved ice that gives a fresh sensation in each bribe.
