Ikan Kuah Asam (Sour Fish Soup)
This Labuan Bajo specialty is a must-try. Ikan Kuah Asam features grouper or snapper cooked in a tangy clear broth. The sourness of the broth is distinctive, with bilimbi as the main ingredient.
Labuan Bajo is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also for its unique and flavorful traditional cuisine. Therefore, a culinary exploration is a must-do during your Labuan Bajo getaway.
This Labuan Bajo specialty is a must-try. Ikan Kuah Asam features grouper or snapper cooked in a tangy clear broth. The sourness of the broth is distinctive, with bilimbi as the main ingredient.
Se’i refers to thinly sliced meat. These meat slices are then smoked over embers until cooked. Once Se’i beef is grilled, it is served with warm rice, stir-fried papaya flowers or cassava leaves, and the signature sambal lu’at. This sambal is made from chili peppers, lime, lu’at leaves, and can be customized with tomatoes or onions.
Jagung Bose is made from coarsely ground white corn cooked with red beans. It has a sweet and savory flavor. This dish is included in the thick soup category due to the use of coconut milk.
Pasar Senggol market, where local artisans and businesses (UMKMs) showcase their products. Explore locally produced traditional snacks, art and craft stalls, groceries shops, traditional apparel and accessories stands daily from the first week of Ramadan until a day before Eid Al Fitr celebration.
This oval-shaped burger-like bread is sprinkled with sesame seeds on top. Made from flour dough with sesame seeds sprinkled on top, it has a slightly hard texture due to the baking process over embers. This bread is perfect for a snack.
Don’t miss out on trying Flores and Manggarai’s signature coffee during your Labuan Bajo vacation. The flavor of this coffee is unique and distinct from regular coffee. This coffee is roasted manually and served traditionally.
To enjoy all the delicious traditional cuisine of Labuan Bajo mentioned earlier, you can visit The Bay Restaurant located on the 6th floor of Meruorah Komodo Labuan Bajo.
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