Sekba facts for kids
Sekba consists mainly of pig offal (chiefly its ears and tongue), and meat.
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| Alternative names | Bektim |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Chinatowns in Indonesia, especially Jakarta |
| Created by | Chinese Indonesians |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Pork offal (liver, tongue, ear, intestine) and meat braised in soy sauce, garlic and Chinese herbs |
| Similar dishes | Kway chap, Burmese pork offal skewers |
Sekba, sometimes called bektim, is a special stew from Indonesia. It's a popular Chinese Indonesian dish. This stew is made with pork meat and other parts of the pig, known as "offal." The ingredients are cooked slowly in a mild soup. This soup gets its delicious taste from soy sauce, garlic, and special Chinese herbs. Sekba tastes a little sweet and salty. You can often find it as a popular street food in Indonesian Chinatowns, like Gloria alley in Glodok Chinatown, Jakarta.
What is Sekba?
Sekba is a traditional stew that comes from the Chinese Indonesian community. It's a very popular dish, especially in the busy Chinatowns of Indonesia. People enjoy Sekba for its unique flavor and as a warm, hearty meal. It shows how different cultures can mix and create new, tasty foods.
What's in Sekba?
The main ingredients in Sekba are pork meat and different parts of the pig. These parts, like the ears, tongue, liver, and intestines, are called "offal." They are cooked slowly in a flavorful broth. The broth gets its rich taste from soy sauce, garlic, and special Chinese herbs. This slow cooking makes the meat and other parts very tender and full of flavor.
How is Sekba Served?
When you buy Sekba from a street vendor, you get to choose what you want! You can pick which pork parts you'd like in your bowl. A typical serving usually has three different types of pork or offal. Vendors also add other tasty things to the dish. These can include boiled potatoes, salted vegetables, tofu, and sometimes even hard-boiled eggs. Each piece of pork offal might cost between Rp 5,000 and Rp 15,000.
