Siobak, Original Balinese Food From Singaraja

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  • Jalan Surapati, Kampung Baru, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia

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Siobak, Original Balinese Food From Singaraja.

In Bali, various culinary delicacies are served with special taste. Even with regional food that is not inferior to foreign cuisine. Are you interested in tasting special dishes from Bali? Try the tasty and authentic Singaraja food. This one dish looks simple but rich in flavor.

Siobak is a dish prepared from pork. In Bali, food derived from pork is an alternative dish because local people who believe in Hindu beliefs are not allowed to consume beef. Cows are sacred animals. Well, for those of you who consume pigs, try the acculturation dish called Siobak when in Singaraja and its surroundings.

From the name of this dish, Chinese culture is described. Just like bakcang, Siobak is also a processed food prepared from pork. Pork is processed with strong aromatic spices to get a special taste. The process begins with boiling the innards or pork in boiling water. With low heat and boil for about two hours, the fishy smell will decrease. Well, to neutralize fishy choice spices become the main key. These key ingredients include cloves, shallots, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, tauco and added with brown sugar to give a sweet taste.

After boiling, the meat is drained and sliced. Making the sauce also requires patience. The remaining water from the stew is filtered to be clean and then thickener flour is prepared to become a sauce. After mixing with herbs, a plate of Siobak is ready to be served.

The process of cooking food is a secret that is revealed in the flavor. Sweet taste combined with savory pork fat will make the tongue amazed. Processing delicious cuisine is an expertise that cannot be bought. Although you can taste a plate of Siobak with a price range of Rp. 10,000.00 to Rp. 40,000.00, memorable flavors won’t be forgotten easily.

Singaraja's authentic Balinese food, Siobak, is not only found in North Bali. While in Denpasar, you can sample this dinner at Che Khelok which is located on Jalan Sutomo, Pemecatan Kelod, Denpasar Utara. Well, if you are in Singaraja then you will be easier to find Siobak.

What kind of food do you want to taste while in Bali? To be in line with expectations, look for as complete information as possible!