Aceh is a region that has a variety of natural wealth, scientific wealth, cultural wealth and very high religious wealth. This is what makes Aceh a special region from the times of empire, colonialism to modern times today. This city, nicknamed the "Veranda of Mecca", is not only famous for its cultural tourism but also its culinary tour. A variety of culinary offerings that make our tongue sway. So no wonder if we visit Aceh will get a typical Acehnese food. What are these traditional Acehnese foods, let's take a look
1. Mie Aceh
Acehnese noodles, one type of tempting culinary from Aceh, can be tasted in two ways, namely fried or boiled alias using gravy. For taste, you can choose yourself, whether you want to be spicy or not. As a variation, you can use crabs, meat or seafood. This variation will determine the name of the mienya.
fried or boiled alias using sauce. For taste, you can choose yourself, whether you want to be spicy or not. As a variation, you can use crabs, meat or seafood. This variation will determine the name of the mienya.
2. Satay matang
***satay matang has echoed in every city throughout Aceh, Medan and even Jakarta. Where there are Acehnese people living in big cities in Indonesia. There must be a cart with "satay matured" satay written. Named cooked satay because of its origin in the Matang area, Bireuen. That makes this special satay because that's why with soto sauce. In Banda Aceh, many food stalls provide this food, one of which is Rex Peunanyong.***
***3. Pliek U Kuah***
Kli Pliek 'U is eating Aceh which is very popular with a mixture of various flavors and is rich in vitamins and substances that can increase arousal and immunity.
In addition, Kuah Pliek 'U is also a food that symbolizes kinship and diversity in Acehnese society which can be united in one pot, so as to produce a unique taste and favored by all people throughout the world. Pliek 'U gravy is also a medium to introduce the natural products of Aceh which are so rich in the types of vegetables that by eating Piek' U gravy means we have eaten all the vegetables in Aceh. This dish must be eaten, because going to Aceh without eating Kuah Pliek 'U, the same as not going to Aceh. This dish is very easy to get, 90% of restaurants in Aceh must provide Kli Pliek 'U.
***4. Kuah Sie Itek***
Duck or duck cuisine is very diverse and kind in the archipelago. But this one is clearly different because this duck dish has its own recipe from Aceh. The most famous Gule Itek from Aceh comes from Bireun in this area the flavor is very pronounced. Curious? You can try it right away in typical Acehnese restaurants around your residence
***5. Rujak Aceh***
You are certainly no stranger to rujak. Healthy snacks are made from a variety of fresh fruit mixed with tempting brown sugar sauce. However, have you ever tried rujak Aceh? Unlike the usual rujak we eat, this Aceh rujak has its own characteristics that make it taste different and rujak in general.
What makes the Aceh rujak different is the fruit used. Rujak Aceh uses Acehnese typical strawberry fruit. The fruit whose leaves are used to make the roof of this house are shaved with other fruits.
***Rujak Aceh has been a traditional food in this area for a long time. This food is delicious to be eaten in cold conditions or mixed with shaved ice with a splash of rujak sauce and enjoyed in the hot afternoon.****
6. Hospitality fare
Ungkot Kemamah is another Acehnese cuisine with a very challenging taste. Just like the shape, kemamah fish is made from tuna fish that has been boiled and dried which is then sliced. Kemamah fish can be cooked using a variety of cooking ingredients, such as coconut milk, potatoes, green chili and other ingredients. During the Aceh war against the Dutch in the wilderness, this type of cuisine was very famous because it was very easy to carry and cook.
***7. Cheesecake***
***Acehnese cake dishes during Lebaran or holidays both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, these conclusions are made 1 or 2 days before Eid and the durability can reach approximately seminngu, Timphan is a menu of main dishes for guests visiting at Lebaran.***
Timphan which is a soft food wrapped in young banana leaves is the most famous is Srikaya flavor. Before the Eid, the mothers usually have prepared young banana leaves either picking in the garden or buying them on the market
8. Aceh coffee
Do not admit to being a coffee addict if you have never felt the pleasure and awesomeness of Aceh coffee. Aceh has always been known as one of the largest coffee producers in Indonesia, with its distinctive taste and strong aroma, such as Aceh Gayo coffee.
Aceh coffee is basically the same as coffee in general. However, due to the somewhat different way of serving, Aceh coffee has a different taste, even though it contains antitoxin, increases body stamina and can tighten the skin.
Aceh coffee is very special because you will not find coffee delicious Aceh coffee in any area in Indonesia. The interesting thing when enjoying coffee in Aceh is to relax and joke with friends and relatives. Enjoying coffee in Aceh is a unique and rare experience.
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