10 Typical Tangerang Foods, A Variety of Traditional Culinary with Authentic Taste
Enjoy the deliciousness of Tangerang’s mouth-watering specialties, from Laksa Tangerang to Sate Bandeng, with rich and unique spice flavors.
Tangerang, a city directly adjacent to Jakarta, is not only known as an industrial city. Behind its hustle and bustle, Tangerang holds a wealth of unique and appetizing culinary delights.
The variety of traditional dishes combines distinctive spices and unique local ingredients. For those of you who want to enjoy the authentic taste of Banten, here are some Typical Tangerang Foods that are a shame to miss.
1. Tangerang Laksa
Different from Betawi or Singaporean laksa, Tangerang Laksa has its own characteristics. This dish consists of white rice noodles drizzled with thick, spiced coconut milk sauce.
The laksa soup here is rich in flavor, thanks to spices such as turmeric and galangal which make it tasty and warm. This laksa is usually enjoyed with a side dish of chicken, tofu or eggs and topped with fried onions and green onions.
This dish is perfect for lunch. Some culinary centers in Tangerang even serve laksa 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy it anytime.
2. Besan Vegetables
Besan Vegetables is a dish that reflects the influence of Betawi culture in Tangerang. This dish consists of various vegetables such as potatoes, petai, green beans, and carrots cooked in thick coconut milk sauce.
Besan Vegetables are even more delicious with the addition of roasted shrimp which gives a savory taste. This dish is quite rare and is usually only served on special occasions, such as weddings.
3. Marrow Rice
Nasi Sumsum is a unique culinary dish from Tangerang that you must try. This dish consists of rice wrapped in banana leaves with beef marrow and spices.
The processing is similar to pepes, where the rice and marrow are steamed until cooked, then grilled briefly so that the aroma of the banana leaves is even more fragrant. This Rice Marrow has a distinctive savory taste and a soft texture.
4. Tangerang Dodol
Not only Betawi, Tangerang also has dodol as a typical snack. Tangerang dodol is famously legit with the right sweetness. One of the famous brands in Tangerang is Nyonya Lauw dodol, which is often sought after during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Available in various flavors, such as sesame dodol, durian dodol, and layered dodol, making this dodol suitable as a typical Tangerang souvenir.
5. Milkfish Satay
Sate Bandeng is a processed milkfish that is refilled after the meat is ground with spices. After the mixing process, the fish meat is put back into its skin and grilled until cooked.
This dish has a soft, boneless texture, so it is perfect to eat with warm rice and chili sauce. Sate Bandeng is one of the dishes that are often hunted by tourists in Tangerang.
6. Garang Asem
If you are looking for a refreshing dish, Garang Asem from Tangerang could be an option. This dish is made from chicken or duck meat cooked with sour and spicy spices, such as chili and tamarind, creating a refreshing taste.
Garang Asem is widely sold in food stalls around Tangerang, and is perfect to enjoy when the weather is hot.
7. Gecom
Gecom is an abbreviation of “tauge oncom,” a typical Tangerang dish that combines fresh bean sprouts and oncom with a splash of Tangerang’s original soy sauce, SH soy sauce which has a distinctive taste.
Gecom is usually served as a side dish with rice or as a snack. The combination of the savory taste of oncom and the freshness of bean sprouts makes this dish simple but delicious.
8. Duck Satay
Tangerang’s signature Duck Satay is the most sought-after culinary by tourists. The duck meat used is processed with special spices, making it tender and delicious. This duck satay has a tempting aroma and a rich spiced taste.
One portion of duck satay is priced affordably, around Rp35,000 to Rp50,000, making it a pocket-friendly dish.
9. Apem Cake
Apem Cake is a traditional sweet snack made from rice flour and cassava tape. Tangerang’s signature Apem is usually served with liquid brown sugar or syrup as a complement, making it even sweeter and more delicious.
This Apem Cake is perfect as a tea companion while relaxing with family.
10. Sticky Rice with Bintul
Ketan Bintul is a snack that is often found in Tangerang, especially during the month of Ramadan. This sticky rice is served with savory serundeng (fried grated coconut), making it a simple yet flavorful snack.
Usually, Bintul Sticky Rice is enjoyed with the addition of fried chili sauce or meat satay, making it a filling dish. Tangerang is not only famous as an industrial city, but also has a diverse and rich culinary heritage.
From the savory Laksa Tangerang, the unique Sate Bandeng, to the legit Dodol which is perfect as a souvenir, Tangerang offers a culinary experience that is no less interesting than other cities in Indonesia.
So, if you visit Tangerang, make sure to taste this local culinary delight and enjoy the authentic sensation of Typical Banten Food in the City of a Thousand Industries.
