Makassar-Tj. Bira-Malino
Makassar is the
provincial capital of
South Sulawesi,
Indonesia. It is the largest city on
Sulawesi Island in terms of population number and fifth largest city after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Medan over the indonesian archipelago
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Sweet corn (with specific taste) at Takalar |
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Sarabba (Sweet ginger drink) |
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Sunset at Tj. Bira |
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Losari Beach View |
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Sultan Hasanuddin statue at Makassar Airport |
Makassar has several famous traditional foods. The most famous is
Coto
Makassar. It is a stew made from the mixture of nuts, spices and
selection of offal which may include beef brain, tongue and intestine.
Konro
rib dish is also popular traditional food in Makassar. Both Coto
Makassar and Konro are usually eaten with Burasa or Ketupat, a glutinous
rice cake.
In addition, Makassar is the home of Pisang Epe (pressed banana), as
well as Pisang Ijo (green banana). Pisang Epe is a banana which is
pressed, grilled, and covered with palm sugar sauce and sometimes eaten
with
Durian.
Many street vendors sell Pisang Epe, especially around the area of
Losari beach. Pisang Ijo is a banana covered with green colored flours,
coconut milk, and syrup. Pisang Ijo is sometimes served iced, and often
eaten on
Ramadan.
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Pisang Epe Staller |
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Pisang Epe with vaious topping |
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