Makassar cuisine facts for kids

Coto Makassar is a famous stew from Makassar.

Makassarese cuisine is the delicious food from the Makassarese people who live in Makassar, a city in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. It's known for its rich flavors and unique ingredients, often using spices and local produce.

Popular Makassarese Dishes

Makassar offers many tasty dishes, from hearty stews to crispy fried chicken. Here are some of the most famous ones:

Savory Main Courses

• Coto makassar: This is a famous beef stew. It's made with a mix of nuts, spices, and different parts of beef, like brain or tongue. People often eat it with rice cakes.
• Pallubasa: Very similar to Coto Makassar, but this stew has a special twist: coconut! The coconut makes it taste a bit creamier and sweeter.
• Konro: If you love ribs, you'll enjoy Konro. It's a flavorful dish made from beef ribs, often served as a soup or grilled.
• Ayam goreng sulawesi (Celebes Fried Chicken): This isn't just any fried chicken! The chicken is soaked in a special soy sauce for a whole day before it's fried until it's golden and crispy. It usually comes with a clear chicken broth and a spicy chili sauce called sambal.
• Mie kering: This means "dried noodles." It's a unique dish where crispy noodles are served with a thick, savory gravy. It often has toppings like sliced chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and squid.
• Ikan bolu bakar: This is grilled milkfish. The fish is cooked over an open flame, giving it a smoky and delicious flavor.
• Sop saudara: A warm and spicy soup made with beef or buffalo meat. It's a comforting dish, especially on a cool day.
• Kapurung: This dish comes from Palopo, near Makassar. It's a type of sago noodle soup with vegetables and sometimes fish or shrimp.

Sweet Treats and Desserts

Makassarese cuisine also has many delightful sweets that are perfect for a snack or dessert.

• Barongko: This sweet treat is made from mashed bananas mixed with egg, coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. It's wrapped in a banana leaf and then steamed until it's soft and fragrant.
• Pisang epe (Pressed Banana): This is a simple but delicious snack. Bananas are pressed flat, then grilled. After grilling, they are covered with a sweet palm sugar sauce. Sometimes, people even add Durian for extra flavor! You can find many street vendors selling Pisang Epe, especially near Losari beach.
• Pisang ijo (Green Banana): This dessert is very colorful! It features a banana covered in a green-colored flour wrap, served with sweet coconut milk and syrup. Pisang Ijo is often served with ice, making it a refreshing treat. It's also a popular dish to eat when breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

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  Pallubasa is a creamy beef stew with coconut.

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  Konro is a popular beef rib dish.

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  Burasa is a type of rice cake often eaten with stews.

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  Ikan bolu bakar is grilled milkfish.

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  Sop saudara is a spicy beef or buffalo soup.

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  Kapurung is a sago noodle soup with vegetables.

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  Pisang epe is grilled pressed banana with palm sugar sauce.

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  Pisang ijo is a sweet green banana dessert.