Nasi jamblang facts for kids
Nasi jamblang and side dishes
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| Alternative names | Sega jamblang (Cirebonese or Javanese) |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | West Java |
| Created by | Cirebonese |
| Serving temperature | hot or room temperature |
Nasi jamblang (Cirebonese: sega jamblang) is a typical food of Cirebon, West Java. The "jamblang" term comes from the name of the region to the west of the city of Cirebon, home of the food vendors. The characteristic of these foods is the usage of teak leaves to pack the rice. The dish is served via a buffet.
History
Nasi jamblang is one of Cirebon's traditional food that originally served for the forced labourers who built the Great Post Road from Anyer to Panarukan which passes through Cirebon Regency during the Dutch era.
Menu
Menus are usually available which include chili fries, tofu vegetables, lung (troop), liver or meat stews, cakes, satay potatoes, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, cooked chili, stewed fish, salted fish, tofu and tempeh.
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