Solo is also a food lover’s paradise as there are so many delicious authentic dishes. The following list will take you on the ultimate culinary journey in Thoreau.
1 | Timlo
This warm bowl of soup is loaded with vegetables and protein, so it’s sure to keep your stomach from rumbling. A bowl of hot Campbell’s soup with clear broth, topped with sliced egg rolls, telor pindang (sweet hard boiled eggs), cooked mushrooms, various vegetables, chicken innards, and sprinkled with fried crispy Asian red garlic.
2 | Cabuk Rambak
Cabuk Rambak is a traditional Solo food that is hard to find anywhere else in Indonesia. The servings are relatively small, so serve as a snack or as a meal between meals. A delicious plate of Cabuk Rambak comes with ketupat (rice wrapped in diamond-shaped palm leaves) and a light brown sauce made from toasted sesame seeds and coconut meat. Crispy rice crackers are also sprinkled on top to give it a textured look. Don’t just look at the appearance, it’s simple, but guaranteed to impress you and want to eat more.
3 | Nasi Liwet
Nasi Liwet is a delicious rice served with several dishes that will definitely make your mouth water. Although there are different Nasi Liwet in different places, the best is in Solo. The fragrant rice is cooked with coconut milk, chicken broth, bay leaves and lemongrass to give it a special flavour. It is topped with a range of savory dishes such as omelet or pindang (egg boiled in sweet soy sauce), shredded chicken boiled in coconut milk, spicy stewed pumpkin and areh (thick coconut sauce).
4 | Selat Solo
Steaks, whether whole or sliced, are popular all over the world. Solo has his own “steak” called Selat Solo. This food is deeply influenced by European culture. This authentic dish from Thoreau is beef cooked with garlic, vinegar, sweet soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and paprika. Many Javanese call this dish “Selat (from the word salad)” because it is a mix of steak, soup and salad, served with potatoes and some vegetables, usually carrots and green beans. These ingredients are not only healthy, but also relieve satiety.
5 | Serabi Solo
Don’t worry, we didn’t forget our sweet-loving friends! Thoreau has a dessert that can satisfy sweet lovers, called Serabi Solo. There are many kinds of srabi in Java, but don’t be fooled. This snack is made with rice noodles and coconut milk, cooked in a Dutch pancake method. Top it with toppings like bananas, chocolate chips, cheese, or even jackfruit. Once you eat, you can’t stop, watch out for calories!
Solo is the best option for solo travel. It has historic places, beautiful nature, shopping malls, delicious food, and unique places to explore.if you want to know more about Indonesian cuisine, you can check out Yummyadvisor!
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