Soto Karang, Karanganyar Typical Culinary (Photo: ig/@sotokarang)
Karanganyara district and city located in Central Java. Birthland of Bacapres 2023, Ganjar Pranowo It has various types of culinary ranging from traditional foods to regional dishes.
Karanganyar Offering a variety of encouraging culinary flavors that make the culinary journey in this city an experience that will not be forgotten.
Here are some typical culinary recommendations of Karanganyar that you must taste;
1. Bollen Ubigo
The typical food from the area of origin of Ganjar Pranowo is made from the main ingredients such as purple sweet potatoes and Javanese sugar. It is known that purple sweet potatoes are one of the abundant materials in the Karanganyar area, and Bligo. The sweet taste of sweet potatoes and sugar provides its own pleasure from Bollen Ubigo.
You can get Bollen Ubigo easily in various souvenir shopping centers in the city of Karanganyar. The price is very affordable, so it is suitable as an option for those of you who want to provide souvenirs for families at home.
(Photo: Ubigo Karanganyar)
2. Soto Karang
This typical Karanganyar culinary is clearly not to be missed namely, Soto Karang. This soto is a typical Karanganyar food that is very suitable to be enjoyed with family.
Although called ‘coral’ this food is actually not made of coral as you might imagine. The main ingredient is the bone of the beef ribs, which gives a distinctive aroma and appetizing. Soto Karang is known for its fresh and rich spices.
You can also add fried onions or lime juice to enrich the taste. The price of Soto Karang itself is only around Rp. 25,000 per portion, making it a delicious dish that is affordable and should not be missed.
(Photo: IG/@SiswantoJoevenus)
3. Sate rabbit
One of the special dishes from Karanganyar is rabbit satay. Although eating satay with chicken or goat meat is a common thing in Central Java, here, rabbit meat is the main ingredient served in a unique way. Rabbit meat is processed with soy sauce and peanut sauce before burning on charcoal.
Rabbit meat has a special texture because it is chewy, and when combined with sweet spices, the taste is increasingly tempting. One interesting thing, rabbit meat is considered a low choice of cholesterol because it is almost no fat.
Not only that, some local people even believe that rabbit meat has health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels, making it suitable for those who have diabetes.
So, if you visit Karanganyar, don’t miss the opportunity to taste this unique dish.
