Traditional Aceh Food – Besides being known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, Indonesia is also known for its rich culinary tourism! One of the culinary paradises in the country is Aceh.
For those of you who come from Aceh, can you mention some traditional Aceh foods that you recommend the most? Well, tiket.com has prepared 12 lists of Aceh specialties that you must try when you come there.
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When you go to Aceh, it’s not only tourist attractions that you can explore, t-mates. You have to fulfill your culinary experience by tasting the best foods in this place. Well, here are 12 culinary delights that you must try!
1. Aceh Noodle, Most Popular Dish
Who doesn’t know this Aceh food? The name is already known in various parts of cities in Indonesia. In fact, even in Jakarta, there are already a lot of food vendors from Aceh selling this dish. Starting from street vendors, to restaurants located in shopping centers.
The food is prepared with yellow noodles, as well as additional toppings such as peanuts, seafood, crackers, and fried onions. You can choose it with gravy, or without gravy (fried). Both are delicious!
2. Jalak Noodles with Generous Toppings
In addition to the famous Aceh noodles, there is also another Aceh specialty that comes from processed noodles, namely Jalak noodles. Jalak noodle is a dish like typical Chinese food that has a savory taste because it is cooked using broth.
In a bowl of this Jalak noodle, there are several toppings, such as pieces of meat, bean sprouts, boiled eggs (cooked or half-cooked), and spring onions. About the taste, there’s no need to doubt it, t-mates! You really have to try this menu!
3. Sate Matang, Aceh Food with a Strong Taste
This food does sound unique, t-mates. The name sate matang was coined because it came from the Matang area, Bireuen. Sate Matang is a satay made from mutton and beef which is roasted before being grilled and served.
Just like Aceh noodles, the name sate matang is also quite well known in several big cities in Indonesia that sell Aceh food menus. The difference between sate matang and other satays lies in its presentation accompanied by a soto sauce that is rich in spices.
4. Eungkot Keumamah, Delicious Kayu Fish
Eungkot keumamah is not just a typical Aceh food that has a delicious taste and arouses appetite. But it turns out that this food has been around since the Dutch colonial era!
This eungkot keumamah has even become a menu of supplies for the heroes in Aceh who went to war. This fish is also often called kayu (wood) fish because of its natural preservation process. Later, this fish will be processed with Aceh’s special spices into a delicious eungkot keumamah.
5. Sambal Ganja, a Quite Unique Dish
Are you one of those who feel that a meal is incomplete without chili sauce? Well, Aceh also has its own flagship chili sauce that makes your appetite increase! The name is sambal ganja (marijuana). Well, it doesn’t mean this chili has a mixture of marijuana leaves in it, t-mates.
Called that way because anyone who eats it, will definitely be addicted to the taste! Hmmm, really worth a try, right? This raw shrimp-based sambal is absolutely delicious when served with a plate of warm rice. Guaranteed you will want to add more!
6. The Aroma of Tangkap Chicken Will Make You Hungry
Want to try processed chicken in Banda City? Then you have to try the tangkap chicken, which tastes good and is rich with special seasoning. You must know that the aroma and seasoning of this tangkap chicken are very appetizing.
Not only has a distinctive aroma, this tangkap chicken menu is also served with leaves such as curry leaves, lime leaves, and pandan leaves. These dry-fried leaves are not just a garnish, they are also delicious to eat with a crunchy sensation.
7. Kuah Sie Itek with Indonesian Special Spices
Next, there is kuah sie itek, which is the mainstay of the Acehnese people. This duck menu will become your favorite dish! Kuah sie itek is a typical Aceh duck curry that has two variants of sauce. Namely red sauce which is dominated by chili, and white sauce like opor and not spicy.
Even though you use duck as the main protein, you don’t need to be afraid of a rancid smell, t-mates. Because, the amount of spices used is able to eliminate the rancid smell of duck meat. Eating it with a plate of warm rice certainly tastes so delicious!
8. Rujak Aceh, a Combination of Spicy, Sour, & Refreshing
Who likes rujak, a traditional Indonesian salad? Well, Aceh itself also has a unique rujak menu. As with other rujak, the spices used are not much different. However, the taste of this Aceh rujak tends to be astringent which comes from the rumbia fruit and young bananas used.
The fresh, spicy, and slightly astringent taste will mix in your mouth! Let’s try it. There are many street vendors selling this fresh food!
9. Aceh Coffee, Its Popularity is Worldwide
Now for coffee lovers, of course, you are no stranger to this Aceh coffee. The name is Gayo Coffee. This Arabica coffee is already well known and is one of the best coffees in the world.
While you are in the area of its origin, of course you have to go over to taste the delicious Gayo coffee at the legendary Aceh coffee shops. It seems, in the morning while having breakfast, is the right time to order a cup of coffee, right?
10. Savory & Delicious Kue Timphan
After knowing some Aceh food and coffee, you must also know some Aceh snacks that are delicious. The name is kue timphan. This cake is one of the traditional Aceh cakes made from rice flour.
This cake also has a savory taste from a mixture of coconut milk and other ingredients. This cake is also more delicious because it is wrapped in banana leaves which will later be steamed. Well, this food can be your travel companion while exploring Aceh’s natural beauty.
11. Kuah Beulangong, a Delicious Aceh Curry
Do you like soupy food? Don’t worry, in Aceh there is a delicious kuah beulangong eaten with warm white rice. This Aceh curry is also a traditional food that has existed since the days of the Aceh sultanate until now.
Usually, this food will be served on big days such as during the month of Ramadan and weddings. Uniquely, the way of cooking is also still the same from ancient times. Cooked using a stove in a super large skillet. It looks tempting!
12. Bubur Kanji Rumbi, Great Breakfast Dish
Lastly, there is the bubur kanji rumbi. For those of you who like breakfast with porridge, you may try this Aceh food. The savory taste is from the coconut milk and also the mixture of Indonesian spices.
Usually, this porridge will be mixed with a few pieces of chicken and shrimp and additional broth. Can you imagine the soft, savory and warm taste? So mouthwatering, right?
Let’s Try All of the Food Specialties in Aceh
Now that you already know the list, what Aceh specialties would you try first when you come here, t-mates? Well, you should try all of them when you have the chance! Don’t forget to book flight tickets to Aceh on tiket.com!
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